Ekiti Election Victory For Democracy in Nigeria - NSCI

- Shows Goodluck is Committed to Democracy

The National Social Contract Initiative (NSCI) heartily congratulates the Governor- elect of Ekiti state, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, on his resounding victory in the governorship election that took place on Saturday, June 21, 2014.

We state that “Fayose’s victory represents the desire of the people of Ekiti State to vote for a candidate of their choice, who is in tune with the aspirations of the people at the grassroots, who will bring about the much desired change, is independent minded and who is not tied to the apron strings of any political godfather”.

President Jonathan’s Latest Poll Rating, a Grade Well Earned

By Okechukwu Jombo 


Irrespective of the discordant tunes coming from various political quarters, President Goodluck Jonathan’s Transformation Agenda has earned him the nod of 58 per cent of Nigerian adults, based on the outcome of a poll conducted by NOIPOLLS, an independent body.




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Every well-meaning Nigerian should consider this feat as a highly commendable one that should be appreciated by all and sundry irrespective of political affiliations. Nigerians should also note that the group NOIPOLLS that conducted the poll has no links whatsoever, to any government agency. It had existed for some time now and has independently conducted credible polls across the country on a monthly basis.

JONATHAN’S WAR AGAINST CORRUPTION: THE SUCCESSES SO FAR

By Joseph Shoremekun

Over the years, it has been generally agreed that corruption is the bane of Nigeria’s development as successive administrations have failed to stamp out the menace. Corruption seems to have seeped into virtually every facet of our nation’s life and its people. It is also assumed that infrastructural development as well as economic progress has been hampered by the sordid high level of corruption in the public and private sectors of the economy.

SAFETY, THE WATCHWORD AS WORLD CUP BEGINS IN BRAZIL

Nigeria is definitely passing through trying moments. For many of our fellow countrymen, we are in a state of war following the senseless destruction of lives and property by the brutal campaign being waged by the Boko Haram insurgents.

Nigerians are soccer loving and crazy people. The football followership in Nigeria is so massive that one wonders if England and Brazil will beat Nigeria if football popularity is put to test.
Football is a language that defies all odds in Nigeria; when it comes to football, there is no tribe, religion or even social class.

However, as the World Cup kicks off on June 12, it’s important to sound a note of warning and caution. Football fans must be vigilant and security conscious, so as not to become easy targets for insurgents. Owners and patrons of viewing centres and bars in various parts of the country must ensure that they activate and provide adequate security measures to protect and safeguard the lives of innocent soccer lovers who will throng such places to cheer the Super Eagles or any other teams as they begin their campaign in the Mundial in Brazil.

NSCI WELCOMES MEDIATION EFFORTS TO FREE CHIBOK GIRLS

The National Social Contract Initiative, NSCI, welcomes the mediatory efforts by the Federal Government, concerned Nigerians and members of the international community to free the Chibok secondary school girls abducted by the Boko Haram terrorist group.

We particularly welcome the commitment and resolve of the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan to explore all avenues to peacefully rescuing the abducted school girls and ending the insurgency in the country.