Easter Celebration: I’m One Of The Luckiest Nigerians Alive – President Jonathan

President Jonathan today while receiving
residents of the Federal Capital Territory who were led by Vice President
Namadi Sambo to pay him Easter homage at the Presidential Villa looked back at
his years of service from being the deputy governor of Bayelsa, to when he
became the country’s President and said he thinks he has had enough and he has
no doubt that he is the luckiest Nigerian. He also thanked Nigerians for the opportunity
they gave him to serve. His words;

“For me as an individual, this
Easter coincides with the time I am leaving but I always say that I am one of
the luckiest Nigerians. I am yet to see somebody luckier than me.

“From 1999, I was in the hands of
government for 16 years. Not just in government as a parliamentarian because if
you are a Senator or House of Representatives member, you take care of
yourself, you live in your own house. Continue…

“I was in a cage, being taken care
of by the government. From May 29, 1999 to date; 16 good years. I think it is
enough and I am happy, help me to thank God for that.

“I will continue to thank
Nigerians for giving me that privilege. I became a deputy governor because
Bayelsans voted for me and my governor then. I became a Vice President because
Nigerians voted for Yar’Adua and myself.

“I continued in 2011 because
Nigerians voted for me and Architect Namadi Sambo. I have to thank all
Nigerians. Wherever I will be, I will remain grateful to this great country.
Today is a glorious day for me,” he said.