Published On: Mar 14, 2011
Last updated on:: Mar 14, 2011
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NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA RALLY
FOR
GOODLUCK -SAMBO SUPPORT
BY
HON. DR. GRACIE GBOLIWE CHUKWU
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
GOODLUCK-SAMBO 2011 CAMPAIGN TEAM
HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA.
One can easily wonder why is that the up coming election is so different from the other elections. The truth of the matter is the person running for the presidential position.
All over the North America, especially Canada, it is like madness every where you go, Nigerians in Diaspora, both adults, youth born in Diaspora are also interested in this Nigerian election, due to the fact that they all admire Mr. president,Goodluck Jonathan. This we can not explain but the craziness continues, look around the world today, there is a global transformations going on, look at the United States of America they had a big change after the last election.
The Nigerian election campaign is different from any other. At our former rally, I have said to the campaign supporters that ‘’Goodluck is the Nigerian Obama’’ he raises his hand for justice, peace and a brighter future of Nigeria. For Mr. President, extending his desires to all the Nigerians living abroad was the main reason the responses had been overwhelming indeed. Reaching out to Nigerians in Diaspora it is important to target those in Nigeria that can vote in this election, but it is equally important to target influential family members in Diaspora. `The reason being that during the campaign rallies, they kept asking me on how those in Diaspora can contribute their supports for Mr. President. Dr Goodluck Jonathan and my answer to them was that they need to contact their family members, friends in Nigeria and let them know who you are supporting so that when they go to the voting booths, they had already an influence to vote for the president Goodluck Jonathan /Sambo ticket. Nothing beats that.
The campaign workers of Diaspora Goodluck-Sambo 2011-team are working vigorously to make sure that this message reaches all the Nigerian citizens abroad. This Diaspora Goodluck-Sambo 2011 campaign team had put forward the 2011 initiative and proposals which will be presented to Mr. President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which will benefit his success and that of our country in general and beyond. Over the years, several Administrations have occupied the presidency with no discernable economic development plan put forward and implemented. There has been no plan intended for sustainable economic growth to go beyond each administration, as a result, Nigeria cannot be precise or even ascertain what its GDP is on a yearly basis which can be clearly measured. Every nation must know if its economy has a sustainable growth or its economy is in a serious decline.
Nigeria must have a plan that goes beyond the exploitation of it natural resources i.e. crude oil, and the distribution of same as the only national preoccupation, Nigeria must invest in its human resources first and foremost, Nigeria must ensure that its best minds are harnessed and put to good uses as this will unleash numerous talents that are currently being wasted abroad. A recent study carried out in the United States in the year 2008 and 2009 revealed that Nigerians in the United States have the highest ratio of Doctorate degree holders. This is a part of what Nigerians has to offer the world community as the political conditions if the country stabilizes, now is time for Nigeria to occupy its proper seat in the international arena.
Nigeria has the best minds like any other country in the world and if put to good use will produce equally good result as in other countries around the world. Nigerians in Diaspora are all excited about this election, since its all about changes that Goodluck Jonathan is bringing to the Nation. Our goals are to come home and assist him in achieving those changes.
Nigerians in the Diaspora have also setup a home office in Abuja, Nigeria, to coordinate activities at home to reach out to various part of the country. The Country Representative Mr. Barthy Okhipo, who is also Director- General Home Affairs, also reiterated the latest sharing of campaign materials i.e. T-Shirt, Face Caps and various souvenirs distributed to stake holder across the country. Hon. Binayah Yitzqaq, who is the Personal Assistant to the National President, also unveiled the strategy and programs geared toward reaching-out to different groups and organizations in the country; i.e. Churches, Mosque, Family and Town unions across the Nation..
Raymond Onwualo, Capital Sunset news; FCT Abuja, Nigeria