Though he has not declared his candidacy for the presidential election planned for 2011, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has announced a flurry of public works projects ranging from $300 million worth of road repairs to $25 billion in energy investment from China. These announcements are likely a bid to raise his popularity ahead of the election. It is unlikely the initiatives will be completed before the election is held, which means Jonathan is taking a calculated risk, hoping that the incomplete projects will be seen as demonstrating the need for a full term to finish what he has begun — rather than as empty promises. This STRATFOR graphic shows the locations of the proposed public works projects, and our full analysis of the development can be found here.
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Nigeria's Public Works and the Upcoming Election
Jul 7, 2010 | 21:06 GMT
(Stratfor)