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ABUJA- United Nations, UN has commended President Jonathan for
withdrawing the subsidy on petroleum products, describing it as “a bold
and correct policy”.

Speaking during a visit to President Jonathan at the State House,
Abuja, the Special Adviser to the United Nations’ Secretary General,
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, said the funds from the removal of subsidy would go
a long way to rapid infrastructural development and the health sector.

Sachs also commended Nigeria’s president for his conditional grants
to local governments for the implementation of the Millennium
Development Goals, describing it as “one of the most innovative schemes
of using national resources for local government development”.

Special Adviser to the UNs’ Sec Gen. Prof. Jeffrey Sachs and President Jonathan

Similarly, European Union, EU has said that it has confidence in Nigeria’s economic and political system.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Finland, Dr. Erkki
Tuomoija, disclosed this while speaking to President Goodluck Jonathan
during an audience at State House, Abuja. a

He stated that his country and most of Europe have confidence in Nigeria’s economy and political system.

“Your economy is doing very well, and many countries in Europe envy
your growth figures”, he said, adding that “we have confidence in your
democracy, and in your ability to deal with the terrorism and other
challenges confronting you”.

Tuomoija described Nigeria as “a very important partner” and
underlined the many similarities and views shared by the two countries
on global issues in the United Nations and other multilateral for a, and
assured President Jonathan of Finland’s continued cooperation.

Responding, President Jonathan said Nigeria was facing challenges,
especially in the area of terrorism, and requested for technical
assistance to check the menace.

CULLED FROM DANIEL IDONOR’S ARTICLE ON THE VANGAURD