A Nigerian youth corps member, Ezemagu Sunday Nnamdi has donated N10,000 towards the re-election campaign of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

The corps member’s gesture, seen by analysts as campaign gimmickry, was made known today, by Reuben Abati, the presidential spokesman. The corps member place of assignment was not disclosed. Abati also did not disclose the donor’s last university.

Corps members earn a miserable N19,800 a month, just a little over $100.

Abati however said President Jonathan was deeply touched and encouraged by the immense support his administration continues to receive from young Nigerians from all parts of the country.

“Your gracious gesture is particularly gratifying, coming as it does from one of our nation’s vibrant and gifted youth who are our successor generation and for whom our Administration is unequivocally committed to providing the requisite environment to optimally realize their tremendous creative and productive potentials.

“As I carry on with the task of positively transforming our country for its God-ordained greatness and prosperity, I will continue to count on the goodwill as well as the practical and prayerful support of committed patriots like you,” President Jonathan wrote to the young Nigerian, Ezemagu Sunday Nnamdi who is currently serving in the National Youth Service Corps.

Thanking the youth corps member for the donation which was sent before the Peoples’ Democratic Party adopted the President yesterday as its sole candidate for the 2015 presidential elections, President Jonathan also welcomed his expression of faith in the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to reposition Nigeria for sustained growth and development.

The President assured Nnamdi and other young Nigerians that he will continue to do his best in the service of the nation in keeping with their trust and expectations.

In the letter forwarding his donation, Nnamdi assured President Jonathan of the continued support of patriotic Nigerians and urged him to seek re-election in 2015.

“Nigerians are behind you. We see your good works in power, transportation, education, housing, ICT, sports, electoral reforms, observation of the principle of federal character and the creation of investment opportunities.

“The insurgents who are trying to destabilize your Administration are enemies of peace and progress. You will surely defeat them,” the youth corps member wrote.