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Sunday 5 August 2012

"JONATHAN TOOK A TRIP TO JAMAICA" JAMAICA 50TH ANNIVERSARY!


PRESIDENT JONATHAN'S SPEECH @ THE PARLIAMENT OF JAMAICA, AUGUST 2 , 2012

In his revered SPEECH, Prez JONATHAN rekindled the Rich HISTORICAL Voyage of JAMAICANS, Quotes;

On this REMAKABLE Day! This is what I believe Emancipation & Independence mean for this Land and all the States in the Caribbean. The loosening of the CHAINS that held People down Turn around and become the Inspirational FORCE & SYMBOLISM

The GOOD NEWS is that the CHAINS have since been Cast Away. It is A New Age! And we must rise to its Challenges. Jamaica, in particular, has come a long way through Generations of History that are marked by significant Experience.
The 50TH INDEPENDENSE ANNIVERSARY Celebrated today tells a Story of TRIUMPH & PROGRESS, And One certain fact is that the BLACK MAN is Alive!



Jamaica is a fine example of how a People can Turn HANDICAPS into Opportunities and CHALLENGES into Narratives of SUCCESS. "TRANSFORMATION" since Independence in 1962, A Country of Great Men & Women Legendary like BOB MARLEY who have Modelled JAMAICA & The Black Nation before the World.

And PREZ JONATHAN Pledged Nigeria's inmense SUPPORT 4 Jamaica "We ll Stand with her and her People and will continue to Work with you" adding that, Jamaica has always been a Reliable PARTNER in Progress among the Developing Nations. It has always been a source of HOPE & INSPIRATION 4 The BLACK RACE in particular. Having come so Far & GLORIOUSLY @50.

We must utilise this EMANCIPATION & FREEDOM to TRANSFORM both COUNTRIES.

And therefore, stressed on the benefits of the Co-operation of both Countries to Foster a Better Economic and Social Relationship.

The BENEFITS Whuch includes:
1. Entertainment
2. Bi-lateral trade
3. Travels and Tours
4. Immigration
and a Host of other benefits.

DESPITE, The DISTANCE We share A Common HERITAGE!

Pls Read the Full Address;

ADDRESS DELIVERED BY PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR, AT THE JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT OF JAMAICA, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF JAMAICA’S INDEPENDENCE, KINGSTON, JAMAICA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2012

PROTOCOLS
The Governor General of Jamaica, the Most Honourable, Sir Patrick Linton Allen, ON, GCMG, CD
The Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N, M.P.
The President of the Senate of Jamaica
The Speaker of the House
The Leader of the Opposition
The Chief Justice of Jamaica
Members of Parliament of Jamaica and Nigeria
Excellencies, Heads of Diplomatic and Consular Missions
Ministers of Government
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen

1. I consider it a great honour to be invited by the Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller to Jamaica at this special and historic moment. It is a great delight to be here at a time when you are celebrating both the Emancipation Day and the Golden Jubilee of your country’s Independence. I wish on behalf of the Government and the People of Nigeria to congratulate the Government and the People of Jamaica on the occasion of your country’s 50th. Independence anniversary and to express to the Governor General, the Prime Minister, Members of Parliament, and the people of Jamaica, that we as your kith and kin in homeland Africa, rejoice with you and bring you special greetings on this memorable occasion.

2. I am grateful for the warm welcome that has been extended to me and my wife and members of my delegation, since our arrival. I am also grateful for the honour of addressing this great House, the Parliament of Jamaica.


3. It was only two years ago that our own country, Nigeria also marked the 50th anniversary of her independence. Although our two peoples are separated by distance, we share many things in common: a common heritage that spans centuries and generations, as well as political and cultural linkages. It is not lost upon us that we have come to Jamaica at a time of great national renewal, of hope and belief that a determined people can prevail and overcome any challenges that may be thrown at them irrespective of time and space.

4. This is what I believe Emancipation and Independence mean for this land and all the states in the Caribbean. The loosening of the chains that held people down and diminished their humanity has awesome inspirational force and great symbolism.


5. The good news is that the chains have since been cast away. It is a new age. And we must rise to its challenge. Jamaica, in particular, has come a long way through generations of history that are marked by significant experience. The Independence that is celebrated today tells a story of triumph and progress. Today, I do not intend to take you on a voyage through the history of the black man and woman and our common heritage. I believe that this is something that you are familiar with, and very knowledgeable about too, like an inescapable sub-text of our collective experience as one people. One certain fact is that the Black man is alive; he remains resilient, proud and is moving on.

6. Your country, Jamaica is a fine example of how a people can turn handicaps into opportunities and challenges into narratives of success. The strength, resilience and durability of Jamaica’s freedom and democracy speak for themselves and are to be found within this setting. Over the years, especially since Independence in 1962, this country of great men and women has built and nurtured very strong democratic norms as a foundation for inclusive nationhood.

7. As Jamaica moves ahead, Nigeria stands with her and her people and will continue to work with you. Jamaica has always been a reliable partner in progress among the developing nations especially of African descent. It has always been a source of hope that has given support to the cause of the developing world and the black race in particular. Having come along so far, and so gloriously, and to this point in your 50 years of Independence, you can only move forward with greater expectations and successes not only from your people but from the world.


8. The people of Jamaica can only be prosperous living together in peace and harmony within the context of a peaceful world. There is much that Jamaica and Nigeria can do together to promote and sustain the democratic ethos and culture, beyond our respective countries, along with those with whom we share affinity and a common cause. We must put together, frameworks for action to support needed collaboration in this vital area. We must also work together to secure and guarantee



-@MOAgbajoh

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