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Dr. Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan (GCFR)

Dr. Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan (GCFR)

President of Nigeria

BayelsaPDP68 yearsPh.D. Zoology, University of Port Harcourt
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5
Offices
4
Achievements
6
Elections
1
Court cases
8
Sources
The Juice — 6 things Nigerians should know
  • 1
    Historic 2015 concession

    First incumbent Nigerian president to peacefully concede defeat — called Buhari to congratulate him.

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  • 2
    GDP rebasing (2014)

    Made Nigeria Africa's largest economy, surpassing South Africa.

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  • 3
    Sovereign Wealth Fund

    Established the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA).

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  • 4
    Dasukigate

    $2.1bn arms-procurement scandal during the 2015 election season; Jonathan personally not charged.

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  • 5
    ECOWAS mediator

    Frequently engaged as election observer and conflict mediator across West Africa.

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  • 6
    Political Ideology

    Centrist; reformer; “Transformation Agenda”

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About

Family
  • Father: Lawrence Ebele Jonathan (canoe maker)
  • Mother: Eunice Ayi Ebele Jonathan (retired farmer)
  • Spouse: Dame Patience Jonathan
  • Children: Two children
  • Family: Christian Ijaw family of canoe makers in the Niger Delta

Key Information

Years in Public Office—
Offices Held5
Political PartyPDP
Current OfficeActing President of Nigeria

Personal

Age
68 years
Born
Nov 20, 1957
Place of Birth
Otuoke, Bayelsa State
Education
Ph.D. Zoology, University of Port Harcourt
Ethnicity
Ijaw
Religion
Christianity
Marital Status
Married
Children
2

Offices Held

  1. 2010 – 2010
    Acting President of Nigeria
  2. 2010 – 2015
    President of Nigeria --------------------
    Nigeria
  3. 2007 – 2010
    Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
    Nigeria
  4. 2005 – 2007
    Governor of Bayelsa State
    Bayelsa State
  5. 1999 – 2005
    Deputy Governor, Bayelsa State
    Bayelsa State

Recent Achievements

  • 2015 concession2015
    First incumbent Nigerian president to peacefully concede defeat.
  • GDP rebasing2014
    Rebased GDP — Nigeria overtook South Africa as Africa's largest economy.
  • Almajiri school programme2014
    Built >150 modern Almajiri integrated schools in the north.
  • Sovereign Wealth Fund2011
    Established the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority.