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| Mrs Patience Jonathan PhD |
Patience Jonathan, wife of Nigeria’s former President, has proudly earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Psychology, Guidance, and Counselling from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education.
During the university’s 43rd Postgraduate Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, Jonathan used the platform to motivate Nigerian women and youth to commit to lifelong learning.
In a statement shared by her media adviser, Chris Okeke, on Sunday, the former first lady emphasized the transformative power of education. She passionately conveyed that age should never be a hindrance to pursuing academic goals, encouraging everyone to continuously seek knowledge regardless of their stage in life.
Patience Jonathan’s achievement stands as a powerful testament to perseverance and the importance of education in personal and national development.
She said,”I feel that no age is too late to achieve your academic dreams, whether you are young or old.
“If I can do it, you can also do it
“I believe that even in retirement, you are not too old to go back to school because education provides the opportunity for one to always refresh his or her brain and learn new things.
“Let me use this opportunity to encourage Nigerian women and the youth to aspire to become the best of themselves through qualitative education.”
Jonathan dedicated her academic achievement to Nigerian women, reaffirming her commitment to championing the rights and welfare of vulnerable groups, especially women, children and the youth.
She pledged to intensify her efforts in advocating for their upliftment and to continue promoting dialogue for the betterment of society.
Reflecting on the journey, she credited divine grace and the support of her family for her success.
“First of all, I am very grateful to the Almighty God who has made today a reality.
“He saw me through the programme so I am very happy today.
“I also thank my family sincerely, especially my lovely husband, His Excellency Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for all his support and very useful suggestions.
“I am also very grateful to my beautiful and lovely children for showing great understanding and love throughout the period I was engaged in this programme.
“I appreciate all my friends for their encouragement. I feel very happy today.”
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