President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria
yesterday made The TIME 100 most influential people in the world. TIME took
time to x-ray and bring out the names of the people who have made more news in
different fields such as sport, politics, business etc in the past 12 months.
Below is
what Jonhson Sirleaf, President of Liberia wrote about Goodluck Jonathan as he made the TIME list:
Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe
Jonathan exemplifies the African political renaissance at a time when the
people of the continent are starting to reap the fruit of their resources and
their hard work. President Jonathan, 54, possesses the qualities needed at this
moment of great challenges, having come to power at a crucial moment in the
history of Nigeria.
The country has grown out of its past of corruption, mismanagement and
brutality, but the foundation of good governance is still fragile. In two short years,
President Jonathan has shown the same dexterity he demonstrated as governor of
Bayelsa, the same ability to find the remedies to the many complexities of
running a nascent democracy. He has spearheaded the fight against corruption
and turned Nigeria
into an example of good governance. He has also made a significant impact on
consolidating peace and security in West Africa.
From the onset of our own crisis, Liberia
has benefitted from the support of Nigeria. President Jonathan not
only upheld the trend but added to it. With leaders like President Jonathan, Africa is sure to move toward prosperity, freedom and
dignity for all of its people. Johnson Sirleaf is the
President of Liberia
