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BY DANIEL IDONOR<\/strong><\/p>\n

ABUJA \u2013 President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday declared that nobody, particularly the people of the South-East geo-political zone, owed him favour or gratitude for appointing one of their own, Lieutenant General Azubuike Ihejirika, as the Chief of Army Staff.<\/p>\n

He gave reasons he appointed the Igbo son, saying that it was aimed at ensuring equal opportunity for all Nigerians.<\/p>\n

Jonathan insisted that besides merit, which must not be compromised, his government was driven by the principle of fairness, equity and justice, irrespective of ethnic nationality or religion.<\/p>\n

The President declared that the appointment was based on merit and his resolve not to discriminate against any ethnic nationality in the country but ensure equal opportunities for all.<\/p>\n

He stated this during a courtesy call on Abia State Traditional Rulers Council, led by its Chairman, His Majesty, Eze John Akaniru, in Aba, where the PDP presidential flag was hoisted. yesterday.<\/p>\n

Jonathan said it was against the backdrop of his administration\u2019s policy of equality\u00a0 of all Nigerians, that after a critical analyses of the submissions, and the conviction of his brilliance and competence amongst his contemporaries, he approved the elevation of Gen. Ihejirika.<\/p>\n

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