NIGERIA (Abuja)- President Goodluck Jonathan has been described as a man laying good foundation for a new Nigeria built on equality and social justice.

This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku.

According to the release by his Press Secretary, Mr. Joseph Mutah, the minister said this while in Kogi State to attend a special church service held in marking the centenary celebration of the amalgamation of Nigeria.

According to the statement, Maku said: “Through sound policies and commitment to the nation, the President is developing all parts of the country simultaneously.

“In the last three years, the President has founded thirteen universities, 10 of them are located in northern Nigeria and only three in the south.

“That is what we call justice, we believe a new generation must rise and give this nation leadership’’.

It stated that the federal government was constructing a seaport in Lokoja to convey vessels to the newly constructed Baro seaport following the dredging of River Niger.

The statement said the development would enhance inland waterways transportation that would open up the northern part of the country for more commercial activities.

It stated that train services which broke down before the advent of the present administration had been revived with the movement of trains from Lagos to Kano.

Furthermore, the minister also said that various ethnic groups should forgive one another and embrace unity so as to achieve greatness.

“From today onward, Nigeria will begin to witness new peace; from today onward, those who doubt the unity of this country, will be converted like Paul on the road to Damascus.

“From today onward, God will touch the heart of those who use religion to divide, to destroy rather than to build”, Maku was quoted as saying.

In his remark, the Kogi State Governor, who was represented by the deputy, Mr. Yomi Awoniyi, acknowledged the presence of those at the service adding that through prayers, the country will get to the promise land.