Goodluck Jonathan Quotes


One thing that I know and I feel Nigerians will celebrate is continuity and peace.


Citations

Jonathan, Goodluck. Interview with Christiane Amanpour. Amanpour, CNN, 15 Apr. 2010.

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Goodluck Jonathan
Goodluck Jonathan
  • Born: November 20, 1957
  • Nationality: Nigerian
  • Profession: Statesman

Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan GCFR, GCON is a Nigerian politician who served as the President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015. He lost the 2015 presidential election to former military head of state General Muhammadu Buhari, making the first time in the history of Nigeria that an incumbent president lost re-election and conceded defeat. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010 Under the administration of Umaru Musa Yar'Adua; and in oil-rich Bayelsa State as Governor of Bayelsa State from 2005 to 2007.