need
for a national conference, Mr. Jonathan said that
the issue of Nigerians coming together to
discuss their future should not be out of place.
He told the group that there has been constant
discussion within government on how to create
an acceptable platform for a national dialogue
that will reinforce the ties that bind the
country’s many ethnic nationalities and ensure
that Nigeria’s immense diversity continues to be
a source of strength and greatness.
“The limitation we have is that the constitution
appears to have given that responsibility to the
National Assembly.
“I have also been discussing the matter with the
leadership of the National Assembly. We want a
situation where everyone will key into the
process and agree on the way forward,” he said.
Photo: Nigeria’s founding fathers in the 1960s
(left to right) | The Rt. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe,
Alhaji Ahmadu Bello & Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
He thanked the Patriots for acknowledging the
Federal Government’s efforts to implement his
administration’s agenda for national
transformation.
“As a government, we are totally committed to
transforming this country, Positive things are
being done and by the grace of God, we will get
to where we ought to be as a nation,” he said.
The Patriots’ delegation included Ayo Adebanjo,
Solomon Asemota, Chris Okoye, Bola Kuforiji-
Olubi, Dan Suleiman, Kimse Okoko, and Michael
Orobator.
President Jonathan also welcomed the
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