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Nigerian leader promises to reduce terrorism if re-elected

Xinhua, January 14, 2015 Adjust font size:

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said he would reduce the challenges of terrorism in the country if re-elected in the forthcoming presidential election.

The Nigerian leader, who made the promise at the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign in southwest Osun State, said the security challenges in the country would not be forever.

"This terrorism cannot last forever. If my administration is re- elected, terror will be minimal," he added.

Jonathan also said he would create two million jobs on a yearly basis if re-elected.

Jonathan, who said that 1.8 million youths entered into labor market on a yearly basis, said his administration would continue to tackle the issue of unemployment in the country.

The president then urged the people of the state to vote for him during the Feb.14 presidential election.

He said his administration's transformation program in the railway sector, agriculture, electricity among others, was enough to earn him a second term in office.

According to him, his administration will do more for the development of the country if re-elected.

Former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari will face Goodluck Jonathan in Nigeria's presidential election on February 14. Endi