Goodluck Jonathan Quotes & Sayings

The argument about zoning and the presidency of Nigeria is like the philosophical argument of the egg or the hen. Who is older through the evolutionary process, who came first? — Goodluck Jonathan

All Nigerians of voting age are free to vote based on their convictions. It is our duty to defend and protect that basic right, and - let no one be in doubt - we will. — Goodluck Jonathan

Elections in Nigeria Under My Watch Have Been Credible and Transparent — Goodluck Jonathan

There is no corruption but mere stealing in Nigeria — Goodluck Jonathan

One thing that I know and I feel Nigerians will celebrate is continuity and peace. — Goodluck Jonathan

My brothers and sisters, we are all winners. In this context there is no victor and no vanquished. We have demonstrated, even in our diversity, the progress of Nigeria remains paramount for all. — Goodluck Jonathan

When you talk about the oil wealth you compare nations. There are some nations with less than five million people. Nigeria has 150 million people. I cannot say that all the money earned from oil since 1958, when the first drop of oil was exported from this country to date, that the money has been effectively used. — Goodluck Jonathan

We want to refocus Nigeria to make sure that basic infrastructure is provided. The environment is created for private investment, both within and direct foreign investment. So jobs will be created. That is my dream for Nigeria. — Goodluck Jonathan

I reassure all Nigerians and the international community of our firm commitment to free, fair and credible elections. My commitment to free elections and one man, one vote remains unwavering. — Goodluck Jonathan

In my early days in school, I had no shoes, no school bags. There were days I had only one meal ... I walked miles and crossed rivers to school every day. Didn't have power, didn't have generators, studied with lanterns, but I never despaired. — Goodluck Jonathan

Well-trained medical doctors and engineers leave Nigeria to the developed countries. We want to reverse that. — Goodluck Jonathan

Over 70% of what are called corruption (cases), even by EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) and other anti-corruption agencies, is not corruption, but common stealing, — Goodluck Jonathan

Nigeria will start exporting cars soon — Goodluck Jonathan

I've always affirmed, nobody's ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian. — Goodluck Jonathan

We want to lead a country where people will be less greedy. Where people will know that the commonwealth of Nigeria belongs to all Nigerians, where people's wealth depends on the people around you. If you become a rich person and everyone around you is poor you are very poor. — Goodluck Jonathan

It took us 6 years to get the right weapons to fight BokoHaram ... — Goodluck Jonathan

We will bring justice to the savage terrorists known as Boko Haram. They will be defeated. — Goodluck Jonathan

My political ambition
is not worth the blood of any Nigerian — Goodluck Jonathan

Majority of the African countries are now enjoying stable governance. Before you talk about economic growth, political stability is key. — Goodluck Jonathan