Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
Former President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Peoples Democratic Party Bayelsa State
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Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is a Nigerian zoologist, environmentalist, and statesman who served as President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015. A member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Jonathan rose from Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State to the highest office in the land, overseeing key reforms in electoral integrity and agriculture. His 2015 concession to an opposition candidate marked a milestone in Nigeria’s democratic evolution, earning him international respect.
Education
- St. Stephen’s Primary School, Otuoke
- Mater Dei High School, Imiringi
- University of Port Harcourt
- B.Sc. Zoology (1981)
- M.Sc. Hydrobiology and Fisheries Biology (1985)
- Ph.D. Zoology (1995)
Professional Background
- Education Inspector
- Lecturer
- Environmental Protection Officer at the Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development Commission (OMPADEC)