Goodluck Jonathan - Early and Personal Life

Early and Personal Life

Jonathan was born in what is now Bayelsa State to a family of canoe makers. Jonathan holds a B.S. degree in Zoology in which he attained Second Class Honours. He holds an M.Sc. degree in Hydrobiology and Fisheries biology, and a Ph.D. degree in Zoology from the University of Port Harcourt. He worked as an education inspector, lecturer, and environmental-protection officer. He entered politics in 1998.

Jonathan and his wife Patience have two children. He is a Christian. He comes from the Ijaw.

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