He said he does not have the character of a ruthless leader or that of a Commander-in-Chief that would make things happen the way some would have wanted. He believes he can transform the country without exhibiting the traits of a lion king or that of "a Goliath".
President Jonathan was apparently reacting to criticisms that his administration is slow in tackling social and economic problems, even as it directs its energy in the wrong direction.
Among such problems are security, including the Boko Haram challenge, unemployment and the crisis in the judiciary.
He blamed the nation's woes on certain politicians, who he did not name, for the nation's, saying they do not want Nigeria to progress.
The President spoke in Abuja during the church service, which was held amid tight security. Many people were turned back and for the few who were allowed inside the National Christian Worship Centre, also known as the Ecumenical Centre, it was a long walk to the service – no thanks to the heavy security.
Jonathan praised the church for praying for the success and stability of his administration and promised: "We will conquer the Goalith of our time."
"Some others will want the President to operate like an army general, like my Chief of Army Staff commanding his troops. Incidentally, I am not a lion; I am not also a general.
"Somebody will want the President to operate like the kings of Syria, Babylon, Egypt, the Pharaoh, all - powerful people that you read about in the Bible. They want the president to operate that way, the characters of the Goliath. Unfortunately, I am not one of those.
"I don't need to be a lion. I don't need to be Nebuchadnezzar. I don't need to operate like the Pharaoh of Egypt. I don't need to be an army general but I can change this country without those traits.
*He went on and on*
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