Former president jonathan lauds obasekis devt strides

I apologize, but it appears that the statement you provided is not accurate. There is no former President Jonathan who has lauded the developmental strides of Governor Obaseki.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan was the President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015, while Governor Godwin Obaseki is the current Governor of Edo State, a position he has held since 2016. It is unlikely that President Jonathan would have lauded Governor Obaseki's developmental strides, as they served in different capacities and at different times.

If you have any further information or context regarding this statement, I would be happy to help clarify or correct it.