Goodluck Jonathan

Goodluck Jonathan is the 14th Head of State and current President of Nigeria. Jonathan is a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP). 

President Goodluck Jonathan was born on 20th November, 1957 in Ogbia, Nigeria. He holds a BSc degree in Zoology in which he attained second class honours. He holds an MSc degree in Hydrobiology and Fisheries biology, and a PhD 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. He was sworn in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on 6th May 2010 following the death of his predecessor President Umaru Yar'Adua on 5th May 2010.

President Jonathan and his wife Patience Jonathan have two children.

President Goodluck Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife Patience Jonathan

From L-R: Pastor Ayo Oritsejator President Christian Association of Nigeria praying for President Goodluck Jonathan; his wife Dame Patience and his children during the thanksgiving service for the First Lady in Abuja in February 2013.