Nigerian Corporate Forum, a socio-economic group has endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election bid because according to the group, the private sector has benefited immensely from President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.
Chairman of the forum, Otunba Funsho Lawal, during a press conference in Lagos said “It is noteworthy to mention here that the private sector has flourished and benefitted immensely from the business-friendly programmes of the Jonathan administration.
“Today, the Nigerian economy, with an average growth rate of 6.2 per cent per annum, is the largest economy in Africa – thanks to Jonathan’s administration.
“We, the corporate forum, therefore, resolve to encourage this administration to do more in order to consolidate on the gains already made to take this country to greater heights. Finally, the corporate forum on March 23, 2015, hereby endorses President Goodluck Jonathan for another term of four years.”
Director of the group, Mr. Francis Kudaya also added that there has been several financial sector reforms under the Jonathan administration.
He said “There have been financial sector reforms, pension reforms, Local Content Act, job creation reforms and manufacturing reforms.
“There have also been aviation sector reforms, maritime sector reforms, railway reforms, human capital reforms, education reforms and power reforms. Even though we have not seen the full impact of the (power) reform, we will soon begin to see power become much more stable.
“There have been trade and industry reforms, solid minerals reforms, health sector reforms, Freedom of Information Act. He is the first President to successfully convene the National Conference and this is what many previous presidents never had the courage to do although it is still subject to ratification by the National Assembly but we feel confident that most of the resolutions will be passed.”
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