The Forward Nigeria app brings some cutting edge mobile technology to bear on the mission to bring the activities of the Nigerian government to its citizens.

Here’s a step by step walkthough.

When you first launch the app, you see this great portrait of President Goodluck Jonathan

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A finer President Goodluck Jonathan mug will be hard to find.

Okay, let’s get serious now.

It’s got a dynamic newsfeed that is constantly updated with the latest news about President Jonathan’s efforts to move Nigeria forward.

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The reading experience is exquisite, and push notifications ensure that you never miss a beat.

The media gallery gets you closer to the action

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Participate by uploading your own progressive pictures right from your camera. And yes, it will take selfies too

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There is a step by step primer on how to vote during the upcoming 2015 elections

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With the 2015 general elections drawing nearer, it is very useful to have this important information to hand.

And a really nifty thing called augmented reality.

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Just point your mobile device at a Forward Nigeria poster, and watch it come to life in interactive video, with sound and clickable links

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In summary: this is the coolest presidential app ever.

In fact, try it out right now. Download the app, and point it at this poster.

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The image is a bit pixelated, but it works flawlessly, nonetheless.

The Forward Nigeria app is available for iPhones and iPads as well as Android and BlackBerry devices.

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