Major Speeches & Releases by the Nigerian Government
Below are the latest major speeches and releases by President Goodluck Jonathan and his ministers and administration. Included is the full-text of the detailed statement in February by Finance Minister and Co-Ordinating Minister for the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, defending the government's economic policies in a detailed response to 50 questions posed by the House of Representatives Committee on Finance. More government statements are available
here.
President Goodluck Jonathan
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Nigeria:
Remarks on peace and security by Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan at the 4th Africa-EU summit Brussels
Nigerian Govt, 2 April 2014
1. I thank our host for the warm hospitality extended to me and members of my delegation and for the excellent arrangements made for this Summit. Read more »
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Africa:
Nigerian Finance Minister's Remarks On Job Creation and Inclusive Growth
Finance Ministry, 29 March 2014
I am glad to join you for this session on Industrialization for Inclusive Growth and Job Creation. The organizers of this session have asked me to provide some opening remarks… Read more »
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Nigeria:
President Jonathan's Address at Inauguration Of National Conference
Nigerian Govt, 17 March 2014
1. I am delighted to welcome you all to the inauguration of this historic National Conference which promises to be another significant landmark in our efforts to strengthen… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigeria is Most Preferred Investment Destination in Africa - President Jonathan
Nigerian Govt, 14 March 2014
Nigeria's President, Goodluck Jonathan has said that Nigeria shall remain the most preferred investment destination in Africa, considering the various measures his administration… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Counter Terrorism Campaign - Troops Capture More Weapons in Bama, Ngurosoye
Nigerian Govt, 27 March 2014
The Director of Defence Information of the Counter Terrorism Campaign, Chris Olukolade has revealed that troops on patrol during the weekend dislodged a band of terrorists who were… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigeria Will Harness Nuclear Energy for Development - Jonathan
Nigerian Govt, 25 March 2014
The Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to the global fight against the threat of nuclear terrorism, but said that Nigeria, under his… Read more »
InFocus
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Finance Minister and Co-Ordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, defended the government's economic policies in a detailed response to 50 questions posed by ... Read more »
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Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been honoured with the prestigious David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award from the ... Read more »