Patience Jonathan, wife of former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology, Guidance and Counselling from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education.
This was disclosed in a statement released by the former first lady’s media adviser, Chris Okeke on Sunday.
Jonathan speaking at the university’s 43rd Postgraduate Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, highlighted the transformative power of education, stressing that age should never be a barrier to academic pursuit.
“I feel that no age is too late to achieve your academic dreams, whether you are young or old.
“If I can do it, you can also do it
“I believe that even in retirement, you are not too old to go back to school because education provides the opportunity for one to always refresh his or her brain and learn new things.
“Let me use this opportunity to encourage Nigerian women and the youth to aspire to become the best of themselves through qualitative education,”she said.
She dedicated her academic achievement to Nigerian women, reaffirming her commitment to championing the rights and welfare of vulnerable groups, especially women, children and the youth for the betterment of society.
