Goodluck Jonathan , vice-president of Nigeria, has become the country's acting president after president Umaru Yar'Adua travelled to Saudi Arabia last November to receive medical treatment for a heart condition. File photo of President Umaru Yar'Adua, reportedly in Saudi Arabia for medical treatment. In a televised address, Jonathan commented, "I am fully aware of the responsibilities reposed in me, and I want to reassure all Nigerians that this is a sacred trust, which I shall discharge to my fullest abilities. [...] The circumstances — in which I find myself assuming office today as acting president of our country — are uncommon, sober and reflective."
 , vice-president of Nigeria, has become the country's acting president after president travelled to Saudi Arabia last November to receive medical treatment for a heart condition. File photo of President Umaru Yar'Adua, reportedly in Saudi Arabia for medical treatment. In a televised address, Jonathan commented, "I am fully aware of the responsibilities reposed in me, and I want to reassure all Nigerians that this is a sacred trust, which I shall discharge to my fullest abilities. [...] The circumstances — in which I find myself assuming office today as acting president of our country — are uncommon, sober and reflective."
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Goodluck Jonathan
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Umaru Yar'Adua