Pope John Paul II not only visited Nigeria twice but stood by the country in its fight against dictatorship and injustice.

Nigeria has no business with poverty. With our human and material resources, we shall strive to eradicate poverty from our country.

I will not say the fact that there are no European Union observers at an election means that it will not be fair and free.

Fighting corruption is not a one-night affair.

My joy knows no bounds... I will devote all my energy and all the powers available to me to the service of Nigeria and humanity.

Let me make a solemn pledge before all of you, before the whole world and before God, that I will devote all my energy and all I possess in my power to serve the people of Nigeria and humanity.