There is no part of the world where corruption is absolutely eliminated.

Unfortunately, the true force which propels our endless political disputes, our constant struggles for political advantage, is often not our burning concern for democracy, it is often of our dedication to the principle of the rule of law.

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.

Even Jesus Christ cannot conduct a free and fair election in Nigeria.

We will as soon as possible reexamine our laws and policies and eliminate all obstacles to genuine investment.

To feed our people we must first feed our soil

What the oil producer gets paid is about 16 percent. The majority of it is tax, which in fairness to the government of this country they have accepted and admitted.