Nigerians Don’t Give Credit to Great Men When They Are In Power – Goodluck

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President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said his patriotic efforts of transforming Nigeria will be appreciated once he must have left office and would be assessed by his successor on the laudable things he must have done for the country.

The president made this comments when traditional rulers and stakeholders from his home state of Bayelsa led by the Governor, Seriake Dickson, paid him a visit at his residence in the Presidential Villa.

Jonathan noted that people do not often give credit to great men when they are still in charge of affairs while expressing confidence that when a new administration takes over and people make comparison, they would appreciate his efforts and give him his due credit.

The president also reiterated his determination not to be distracted by criticisms, as he would continue to give his best to the nation.

He acknowledged the fact that leaders all over the world get more lambasted these days due to the effect and power of social media since people often use new inventions for the wrong reasons.

“These days, leaders all over the world get lambasted a lot and the effect of the social media has made it worse. There are some inventions that are not used for the right reasons.

“The social media that is supposed to be used for positive things is being used for something else. I don’t expect praises now until I leave office. But I will do my best for our economy to continue to thrive despite the challenges in dwindling oil price and the security challenges.

“People don’t often give credit when the man is still there. They often do it when he has left and another man is in charge. When they make comparison, they will begin to see the great things the former man did.

“We will continue to thank Nigerians for the opportunity given to us to serve and we will continue to do our best,” Jonathan said.

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