Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria's president, pauses during a session on the opening day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. World leaders, influential executives, bankers and policy makers attend the 44th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, the five day event runs from Jan. 22-25. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Former president Goodluck Jonathan
As Nigeria celebrate its 56th independence anniversary, the former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the nation.
Jonathan, in a message posted on social media on Saturday called on Nigerians to remain patriotic.
He enjoined Nigerians to stop asking of who will make Nigeria great but ask them to make Nigeria great.
He prayed for God to bless Nigeria and also the citizens.
“Happy 56th Independence Anniversary to all Nigerians. I call on all my beloved countrymen and women to remain patriotic by praying for and supporting governments at all levels to build up Nigeria. Remember, do not think of who will make Nigeria great. Instead, think of how you will make Nigeria great. May God bless Nigeria and may God bless her people,” his message on Facebook and verified Twitter account read.
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