Goodluck Jonathan general of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission, who was sacked in the wake of a corruption scandal. After the world governing body threatened to suspend $8 million due to Nigeria for its participation in the World Cup, Jonathan bowed to pressure and lifted the ban. On 13 December 2011, the 2012 fiscal year's budget removed any provisions for the existing fuel subsidy. According to a poll carried out by the Alliance for Credible Elections (ACE- Nigeria), 80% of Nigerians opposed the plan to remove the fuel subsidy. On 1 January 2012, the Jonathan administration announced the start of a controversial plan
Fidelia Njeze the 2011 election, President-elect Goodluck Jonathan asked Njeze to head one of the inauguration committees that would usher in the new administration. President Goodluck Jonathan nominated Fidelia Akuabata Njeze for the post of Nigerian Ambassador on December 1, 2011, after which she was screened and confirmed by the Senate. Njeze was then appointed Nigerian Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein on the June 12, 2012. On September 4, 2012 Ambassador Fidelia Akuabata Njeze proceeded to present her Letters of Credence to the President of the Swiss Confederation Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf, she also presented her Letters of Credence for accreditation to Liechtenstein on