The Nigeria’s Former first lady Patience Jonathan, has bagged a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Psychology, Guidance and Counselling from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, declaring that no age is too late to achieve academic dream
Penpushing reports the graduate who is wife of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan speaking at the convocation ceremony counselled Nigerian women and youths on the benefit of continuous learning.
The former first lady pointed out at the 43rd post-graduate ceremony of the university that quality education enhances and ensures a better society, stressing that even at retirement its not too late to go back to school
‘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’, she said.
‘Let me use this opportunity to encourage Nigerian women and the youth to aspire to become the best of themselves through qualitative education’’, the Nigeria’s former first lady emphasised
Penpushing further reports that she dedicated the accomplishment to Nigerian women and promised to continue with more determination and vigour, the campaign for the upliftment of the vulnerable members of the society, especially women, children and the youth.
The graduate added that she would devote a good part of her time towards advancing the cause of women and promoting dialogue in the bid to make the society better, as she explained her motivation for embarking on the programme.
“First of all, l am very grateful to the Almighty God who has made today a reality. He saw me through the programme so l am very happy today. I also thank my family sincerely, especially my lovely husband, His Excellency Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for all his support and very useful suggestions’.
‘I am also very grateful to my beautiful and lovely children for showing great understanding and love throughout the period l was engaged in this programme. I appreciate all my friends for their encouragement. I feel very happy today.”
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