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Goodluck Jonathan | |
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 Jonathan at the World Economic Forum in 2013 | |
| 14th President of Nigeria | |
| In office 6 May 2010 – 29 May 2015 Acting: 9 February 2010 – 6 May 2010 | |
| Vice President | Namadi Sambo |
| Preceded by | Umaru Yar'Adua |
| Succeeded by | Muhammadu Buhari |
| 12th Vice President of Nigeria | |
| In office 29 May 2007 – 6 May 2010 | |
| President | Umaru Yar'Adua |
| Preceded by | Atiku Abubakar |
| Succeeded by | Namadi Sambo |
| 6th Governor of Bayelsa | |
| In office 9 December 2005 – 29 May 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Diepreye Alamieyeseigha |
| Succeeded by | Timipre Sylva |
| Deputy Governor of Bayelsa | |
| In office 29 May 1999 – 9 December 2005 | |
| Governor | Diepreye Alamieyeseigha |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan 20 November 1957 Ogbia, Eastern Region, British Nigeria (now Ogbia, Bayelsa State, Nigeria) |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Patience Jonathan |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Doctor of Philosophy degree in Zoology |
| Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | gej |
Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan GCFR GCON (born 20 November 1957)[1] is a Nigerian politician who served as the president of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015.[2] He lost the 2015 presidential election to former military head of state General Muhammadu Buhari and was the first incumbent president in Nigerian history to concede defeat in an election, thus allowing for a peaceful transition of power.[3]
Previously, Jonathan served as the vice president of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010 under the administration of Umaru Musa Yar'Adua;[4] and in oil-rich Bayelsa State as governor from 2005 to 2007, and deputy governor from 1999 to 2005.[5][2]
- ^ Heyford, Lawson (11 December 2006). "Jonathan: A Colossus at 49". The Source. Vol. 20, no. 10. Lagos: Summit Publications Ltd. Archived from the original on 15 January 2009. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Goodluck Jonathan". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ^ Siollun, Max (1 April 2015). "How Goodluck Jonathan lost the Nigerian election". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 22 October 2016. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
- ^ "Goodluck Jonathan: from poor boy to accidental president". The Guardian. 18 January 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ "Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan, profile of a defeated president". BBC News. 31 March 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2022.