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Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he is proud that his administration built hundreds of primary schools across the country even though it wasn’t the primary responsibility of the federal government.

Speaking on Monday at a session organised by Bloomberg in London, Jonathan said though establishment of primary and secondary schools, his administration built many of such schools.

He said since he handed over power, he has had enough time to reflect, making reference to the peaceful transition.

“I am proud of the fact that my administration established a federal university in the 12 states that did not previously have them,” he said.

“Despite it not being the responsibility of the federal government, we built hundreds of primary secondary schools across Nigeria.

“Since leaving office one year and one week ago, I have had the luxury of time to be able to reflect. Before the last election, I said that my political ambition was not worth the blood of one Nigerian. It has always been my consistent desire to help consolidate peace and cultivate democracy in Nigeria and across Africa.

“It is my sincerest wish that democracy continues to be consolidated in the continent of Africa.”