President Goodluck Jonathan has said that under his administration, Nigeria has become the largest economy in Africa and one of the largest in the world.
The President, who was represented by his Vice President Namadi Sambo, made this statement at the inauguration of Enugu-Port Harcourt-Enugu intercity train service in Port Harcourt.
He said “We have managed the economy such that it has risen to be the greatest economy in Africa and one of the largest in the world.
“We have changed the course of history with the railway system in the last 30 years from the neglected sector to a rehabilitated and revitalised one by rehabilitating the existing narrow gauge railway lines, their operations and maintenance.”
He also added that “we have introduced programmes that have impacted positively on the lives of the people and addressed key issues in our national agenda.”