Patience Jonathan
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Patience Jonathan
Patience Jonathan is married to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR., and they have two children.
She was born in Port Harcourt, River state, Nigeria. She obtained her school certificate in 1976 and the West African School Certificate (WASC) in 1980.
Mrs. Jonathan has been recognized locally, nationally and internationally for her Philanthropic work and political pragmatism.
She received the “Beyond The Tears” International Humanitarian Award New York, USA, in 2008, for her role in the global fight against HIV/AIDS; the African Goodwill Ambassador Award (Los Angeles, USA, 2008) and the Recipient of Wind of Change Award from the South/South Women’s Organization.
In 1989, the first Lady obtained the National Certificate of Education (NCE) in Mathematics/Biology from the Rivers State College of Education, Port Harcourt. She then proceeded to the University of Port Harcourt and studied Biology/Psychology in 1994.
Mrs. Jonathan started her career as a teacher at the Stellar Marris College, Port Harcourt and Sports Institute Isake. She then moved to the banking sector in 1997, where she established the first community bank in Port Harcourt called the Akpo Community Bank. Mrs. Jonathan also served as Marketing Manager of Imiete Community Bank. She returned to the classroom briefly again as teacher. Eventually she was transferred to the Bayelsa State Ministry of Education, where she served until May 29th 1996 when her husband became the Deputy Governor of the state.
Between 2005 and 2009 when Dr. Jonathan served as Governor, Mrs. Jonathan served the state in the capacity of the first Lady of Bayelsa State. During this period, Mrs. Jonathan founded many philanthropic and women empowerment programs, among them are the A-Aruere Reachout Foundation (AARF), which she set-up to improve the status and earning capacity of Nigerian women and youths. The foundation already has its focus on supporting and assisting children with heart related problems.
This biography was put together after research done Using the Discover Nigeria Information Booklet and The New Nigeria Booklet
References
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- ^ Ope. "Lady of a Nation", Nigeria Stepping Ahead, Toronto, June 2010.