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Goodluck Jonathan
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Goodluck Jonathan - PDP Presidential Election candidate


Goodluck Jonathan - PDP Presidential Election candidate
Party (PDP) Peoples Democratic Party

Background

Goodluck Jonathan was born in Otuoke, a part of what is now Bayelsa State, to a family of canoe makers. He is a Christian, and he comes from the Ijaw ethnic group. Young Jonathan began his primary education at St Stephen's Primary School (now State School, Otuoke) and later moved to St Michael's Primary School, Oloibiri, where he completed his elementary education in 1969, at the age of 12. In 1973, while in form three, he was appointed class prefect and Secretary of the Food Committee, an administrative body of hostel masters and senior students. He occupied that position up to form five. As the prime prefect of Masterson House, he became Chairman, Committee of Prefects.
In 1975, he obtained his West African School Certificate from the famous Mater Dei High School, Imiringi. Afterward, Goodluck Jonathan worked as a Preventive Officer with the Department of Customs and Excise. In 1977, he secured admission into the Department of Zoology, a pioneer student of the newly established University of Port Harcourt. He bagged a Bachelor of Science degree in 1981, graduating with a Second Class Honours (Upper Division). He then went on to obtain an M.Sc. in Hydro-Biology and Fisheries Biology in 1985. In 1995, he earned a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Port Harcourt.
At the end of the NYSC programme in 1982, he took up appointment as a classroom teacher in the Rivers State Civil Service Commission where he rose to Science Inspector of Education in the Ministry of Education.
Jonathan and his wife Patience have two children. He ventured into politics in 1998.

Past Records

  • As a corps member, Goodluck served as a classroom teacher at Iresi, a community in Oyo State, now in Osun State.
  • In 1982, he took up appointment as a classroom teacher in the Rivers State Civil Service Commission where he rose to Science Inspector of Education in the Ministry of Education.
  • In November 1983, he left the mainstream civil service for the Rivers State College of Education, Port Harcourt, to be a lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences until 1993.
  • With the creation of the Oil Minerals Producing Areas Development Commission, OMPADEC, in October 1992, Dr Jonathan was appointed Assistant Director, Ecology, in March 1993 in the Directorate of Environmental Protection and Pollution Control.
  • He contested as the running mate to the party's gubernatorial flag-bearer, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha. The duo emerged triumphant at the polls in the 1999 governorship election. They were sworn in on May 29, 1999.
  • On 9 December 2005, Jonathan, who was Deputy Governor at the time, was sworn in as Governor of Bayelsa State upon the impeachment of the current Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha by the Bayelsa State Assembly after being charged with money laundering in the United Kingdom.
  • In September 2006, Jonathan was marred by the indictment of his wife by the nation's anti-crime agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for crimes related to money laundering.
  • In 2007 he was selected to be the vice presidential running mate of the PDP's presidential candidate, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua. He and Yar'Adua were elected in April and inaugurated on May 29, 2007
  • As Vice-President, Jonathan was instrumental in negotiating an agreement with many of the major militant groups in the Niger Delta, who were mostly his fellow Ijaws, to lay down their weapons and stop fighting as part of a government amnesty.
  • On 9 February 2010, a motion from the Nigerian Senate confirmed the powers to Goodluck Johnathan to act as President of the federation because President Yar'Adua went for medical treatment in Saudi Arabia in November 2009.
  • On 10 February 2010, during his first day as acting president, Jonathan announced a minor cabinet reshuffle.
  • On 2 August 2010 Jonathan launched his 'Roadmap for Power Sector Reform.[17] Its primary goal was to achieve stable electricity in Nigeria.
  • On 11 October 2011, President Jonathan launched the Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria (YOUWIN) Initiative which he stated was an innovative business plan competition that harnesses the creative energies of young people between the ages of 18 and 35.
  • In 2011, President Jonathan launched the Transformation Agenda. The Transformation Agenda is based on a summary of how the Federal Government hopes to deliver projects, programmes, and key priority policies, from 2011 to 2015 coordinated by the National Planning Commission (NPC).
  • On 11 September 2013, President Jonathan sacked the creator and coordinator of the Transformation Agenda, Shamsudeen Usman, the Minister of National Planning. He was sacked along with eight other cabinet ministers amid a rift in the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
  • In 2011 Goodluck Jonathan's government facilitated the transfer of payment of $1.1bn to a fake company set up by a controversial former Petroleum Minister under Sani Abacha's corrupt regime, Dan Etete.[1]

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News on Goodluck Jonathan

Ex-Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan in Mali to mediate crisis - Africanews English


United Nations Development Programme and Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Democracy and Development in West And Central Africa - UNDP


No evidence Nigerian pastor Enoch Adeboye protested Goodluck Jonathan-led government - Africa Check


Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan delivers talk on democracy and development in Africa - Yale University


Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan, profile of a defeated president - BBC.com


The Post-Presidential Legacy of Nigeria’s Goodluck Jonathan - Council on Foreign Relations


Goodluck Jonathan At 66: A Leader Nigerians Continue To Admire - Modern Ghana


Be ready to win or lose - Ex-Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan tells Ghanaian politicians - GhanaWeb


2027 Presidency: PDP invites Jonathan as party’s fate hangs on NEC - Punch Newspapers


Northern Leaders Urge Goodluck Jonathan to Run for 2027 Presidency Amid Discontent With Tinubu Administration - Arise News


Ex-Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan, oil minister accused of taking bribes - Africanews English


Election 2024: ‘Be ready to accept defeat’ — Goodluck Jonathan urges Ghanaian presidential candidates - Modern Ghana


Nigerian Government Accuses Jonathan of Accepting Bribes While President - Council on Foreign Relations


Nigeria ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on 'Obama interference' in 2015 election bid - BBC.com


Goodluck Jonathan back in Bamako as fears grow for Mali transition - Africanews English


Could Goodluck Jonathan Be Nigeria’s Trump? Why Calls For His Return In 2027 May Not Be Misplaced - Modern Ghana


Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan unaware of any Cambridge Analytica involvement in election: spokesman - Africanews English


Goodluck Jonathan in Bamako for ECOWAS mediation talks with new regime - Africanews English


Obama keenly wanted me out of office – Nigeria's ex-President - Africanews English


Ex-Nigerian President Jonathan summoned to parliament over oil scandal - Africanews English


2027 Presidency: We’re Not Appealing to Jonathan—PDP - News Central


Nigeria: Goodluck Jonathan declares emergency in states - BBC.com


HE Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR - Akwa Ibom State Government


Jonathan can bring “Good luck” to PDP again - Businessday


A Legacy of Peace: A review of Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s My Transition Hours - Businessday


Losing 2015 election, tough moment in my life – Jonathan - Punch Newspapers


Why Goodluck Jonathan is Staying Away from Politicians - THISDAY Newspapers


Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan condemns bombings - BBC.com


Jonathan to lead AU election mission to Botswana, departs Nigeria - Premium Times


Ba ma zawarcin Jonathan a takarar 2027 - PDP - BBC.com


Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan: Five reasons why he lost - BBC.com


Nigeria missing girls: President makes first comments - BBC.com


2027: Posters of Goodluck Jonathan with new political platform flood Kano - Vanguard


Ex-Nigerian President Jonathan dissociates self from 2023 bid - Al Jazeera English


Nigeria pardons Goodluck Jonathan ally, Alamieyeseigha - BBC.com


2025 holds great prospects – Jonathan assures Nigerians - The Sun Nigeria


Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan: Tide turned against Boko Haram - BBC.com


APC berates faction flooding Kano with Jonathan’s 2027 posters - Punch Newspapers


Nigeria's Jonathan can contest presidential elections next year, court rules - Reuters


Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan calls for peaceful elections in Ghana - 3news


Jonathan warns against do-or-die politics - Punch Newspapers


The sudden rise of Goodluck Jonathan - DW (English)


Malala meets Nigeria's leader Goodluck Jonathan over abducted girls - BBC.com


Goodluck Jonathan: Nigerian girls' abduction a turning point - BBC.com


#GhanaPolls2024: Goodluck Jonathan hopeful of peaceful election in Ghana - Citinewsroom


Jonathan departs Nigeria for election observation mission in South Africa - Premium Times


As Opposition APC, We Paid Women For Demonstrations Against Then President Jonathan’s Govt, Says Amaechi - SaharaReporters.com


Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan vows to defeat Boko Haram - BBC.com


Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan leads West African Elders Forum to observe Ghana’s 2024 elections - Graphic Online


Goodluck Jonathan accident: Former Nigeria President involve for accident wey kill two pipo - BBC.com


Jonathan’s 2027 campaign posters flood Kano streets - Punch Newspapers


Support Buhari to fight terrorism – Goodluck Jonathan - Africanews English


Goodluck Jonathan sworn in for first full presidential term - FRANCE 24 English


Secretary-General meets with Dr Goodluck Jonathan - Commonwealth


Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan praises SA's 'unique' electoral processes - News24


2027: APC kicks as PDP backs call for Jonathan’s return - Punch Newspapers


Goodluck Jonathan commends peaceful start of election, urges continuity - Myjoyonline


Goodluck Jonathan APC 2023: former president reject All Progressives Party presidential form group buy for am - BBC.com


Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria’s greatest peace ambassador — PANDEF - Tribune Online


Buhari defeats Nigeria's Jonathan in historic election - FRANCE 24 English


Former Nigerian president named special envoy to Mali - Anadolu Agency | English


Boko Haram areas 'retaken in a month' - Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan - BBC.com


Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan sacks military chiefs - BBC.com


Goodluck Jonathan join APC? PDP clear ex-President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan defection rumour - BBC.com


Drafting Goodluck Jonathan for 2027 - The Nation Newspaper


Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan: Officials back Boko Haram - BBC.com


In Nigeria, Jonathan’s Luck Runs Out - Atlantic Council


Boko Haram crisis: Nigeria fury over US arms refusal - BBC.com


[Video] Goodluck Jonathan Discusses Nigerian Elections - Tell Magazine


Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan halts naira reforms - BBC.com


Nigeria elections: Goodluck Jonathan denies role in poll delay - BBC.com


Nigerian President urges continued international support to fight terrorism - UN News


Ex-Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan Joins the Party as Cambodian Election Observer - The Diplomat


Nigeria's Ex-President Denies Having 36 TVs Stolen - Newsweek


Viewpoint: Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan backs down - BBC.com


Goodluck Jonathan’s Mali mediation shuttles between government and opposition - RFI English


Only Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated an election winner since independence - Shehu Sani - Daily Post Nigeria


Boko Haram Vows to Disrupt Elections as President Is Deserted by Key Supporter - TIME


Nigeria former leader Goodluck Jonathan say opposition party judge am harshly before di 2015 elections - BBC.com


Politicians must accept election 2024 results – Goodluck Jonathan - Citinewsroom


Nigeria Chibok abductions: Ex-President Jonathan denies rescue snub - BBC.com


Nigeria Abuja blast: Goodluck Jonathan cuts short visit - BBC.com


Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan vows to free Chibok girls - BBC.com


Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan urges birth control - BBC.com


Goodluck Jonathan hopes it will be 2011 all over again - Al Jazeera English


Goodluck Jonathan’s albatross - Guardian Nigeria


President Goodluck Jonathan urges all Nigerians to “Take Charge” and take an HIV Test - UNAIDS


‘We will triumph over terrorism,’ Nigerian President tells UN Assembly - Welcome to the United Nations


Court upholds Goodluck Jonathan’s election victory - FRANCE 24 English


Luck runs out for president Goodluck Jonathan as Nigerian opposition wins landmark election - South China Morning Post


#BBCtrending: Goodluck Jonathan reacts to controversial slogan - BBC.com


Goodluck Jonathan: Policies or promises? - Al Jazeera English


Goodluck Jonathan APC: Group buy 2023 presidential nomination form for Jonathan - BBC.com


2027: Can Jonathan contest again? - The Nation Newspaper


Progressive ideas I championed were abolished after my exit, says Jonathan - Punch Newspapers


Resistance to President Buhari’s Anticorruption Campaign - Council on Foreign Relations


Israel vs Palestine: Goodluck Jonathan list solutions to Israel and Palestine conflict - BBC.com


Nigerians not united after 100 years of amalgamation – Goodluck Jonathan - Daily Post Nigeria


Rebel governors split from Nigeria president - Al Jazeera English


The Interview - Goodluck Jonathan, President of Nigeria - FRANCE 24 English



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