lifting the veil series - a per sector exposition of the the giant strides of a true leader
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THE UNDENIABLE ACHIEVEMENTS OF A TRUE LEADER
AGRICULTURE
Decades of corruption in fertilizer and seed distribution ended with direct access by farmers, thereby saving the government over N25Billiom
Nigeria’s food import bill reduced from N1.1 Trillion to N648Billion, placing the country firmly on the path to food self-sufficiency
President Jonathan launched the Dry Season Farm Support Programme to encourage dry season farming with N14Billion, representing an increase of 56% over the 2013 season
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EDUCATION
In order to reduce the N10.5million school drop-out in the country, a number if special intervention programmes such as the Almajiri Education, the Girl-Child Education and Back-to-school were initiated.
12 new Universities (9 in the North, 3 in the south) have been established to enhance access to Federal Universities across the country and absorb thousands of students who are denied University admission every year
To improve the quality of instruction, the GEJ administration sponsored 7,000 lecturers of Federal and State tertiary institutions for post-graduate studies home and abroad
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HEALTH
1,500 primary healthcare facilities were refurbished and supplied with essentials drugs
Maternal mortality has dropped by more than 50% in Midwives Service Scheme (MSS) facilities.
Guinea worm disease, which previously affected over 800,000 lives yearly, has been eradicated from Nigeria.
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WATER RESOURCES
Seven water supply projects were completed, providing about 4.3million Nigerians access to portable water
Over 4,000 jobs were created in the process
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ROADS
A total of 28,500 kilometers of road were constructed or rehabilitated
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POWER
Unbundled Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN): 11 distribution and 6 penetration companies) were successfully privatized and handed over to new owners
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AVIATION
For the first time, Nigeria has an Aviation Master Plan and Road Map.
For the first time in over three decades, all 22 Federally-owned airports across the country re being remodeled; resulting in improved-passenger experience.
Installation of cutting-edge navigational aids, especially the Instruments Landing System (ILS) and Total Radar Coverage (TRACON to enhance air safety.
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RAILS
Revival of the Rail transportation system in Nigeria which has been moribund for over 3 decades
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PORTS
Ports operating 24 hours for the first time since 1970, drastically reducing the clearing time for cargoes.
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OIL AND GAS
Effective distribution of petroleum products, no more queues for days to buy products since the GEJ administration.
Domestic gas supply to support the power sector has increased by 72% as part of the emergency gas supply programme
Nigerians now operate crude oil transportation tankers, flying Nigerian flags. Nigerian-owned marine vessels have increased from 94 to 388, creating employment for over 30,000 Nigerians
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FINANCIAL MARKETS
All 24 Nigerian banks are now stable and adequately capitalized.
Cashless Initiative: Nigerians are currently able to travel within and outside the country without carrying cash.
Our Credit card and debit card accepted worldwide
Limit to volume of cash allowed per bank transaction curbing corruption.
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JOB CREATION
Community Service Scheme (Sure-P) About 120,000 employed so far Concept of YOUWIN! Grants to empower young Nigerians with
entrepreneurial ideas leading to increase in manufacturing and self-employment.
240,000 jobs have been directly created in different sectors of the economy. At least 80,000 jobs are expected this year.
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ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT
The UN Conference on Trade and Development has named Nigerian as the No. 1 destination for investments in Africa, attracting over $7bn is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Nigeria’s 1 billion Eurobond was oversubscribed – a sign of confidence in the country’s economy.
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NON-OIL EXPORTS
Non-oil exports have increased to 31%, up from 8% five years ago.
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NON-OIL EXPORTS
Non-oil exports have increased to 31%, up from 8% five years ago.
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HOUSING
Over 61,000 housing units were built in six geopolitical zones to provide affordable and quality houses.
World Bank has agreed to support the federal Government with investment of $30million zero-interest, 40-years loan, 10 years grace and 0.7% commitment charge-to lower costs, particular lending rates.
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MANUFACTURING
The launching of the National industrial Revolution Plan (NIRP) and the National Enterprise Development Programme have led to the resuscitation of Nigerian automobile industry.
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ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
Positive impact in the entertainment industry. Nigerian movies and music dominate the industry throughout Africa and beyond.
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INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT)
The telecommunications industry currently contributes 8.5% to the GDP, compared to 0.62% in 2001.
27 Federal Universities are connected via 10GBps meshed trunk, circuits, to form the Nigerian Research & Education Network (NigREN) with connectivity to other international research networks.
Computing facilities to 74 tertiary institutions and 218 public schools.
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RULE OF LAW
Allowed due process to reign.
Signed the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill into law, a Bill that previous governments avoided.
Restructuring of the pension payment system.
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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Women make up about 50% of the
Nigerian population. GEJ administration has empowered more women than any administration in the history of Nigeria.
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