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President Goodluck
Jonathan yesterday reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to
create job opportunities in all sectors of the economy to enable
Nigerian youth contribute meaningfully to the development of the
country. He made this commitment while receiving a delegation from
Adamawa State led by the state governor, Murtala Nyako, who paid him
congratulatory visit at the State House, yesterday, on his victory in
the presidential elections held last Saturday.

Nationwide campaign

Mr Nyako praised
the president for what he said was his energetic and extensive
nationwide campaign, as well as his performance so far in governance.

“These were enough
to make ordinary Nigerians vote for you,” he said, while congratulating
Mr Jonathan for his resounding victory at the polls.

Mr Nyako also
commiserated with the president and Nigerians over the violence that
swept part of the country in the days following the conclusion of last
Saturday’s voting.

Mr Jonathan,
however, said the violence is another reason to explore job creating
opportunities, as gainfully employed youth cannot be used to foment
trouble by unscrupulous elements at the slightest excuse.

“Within the next four years, we will work hard to create job
opportunities for our youth in all sectors of the economy, so that they
can contribute meaningfully to national development,” he said. Mr
Jonathan thanked the Adamawa State delegation for the visit, describing
it as “the first by any state.”