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Today Is President Goodluck Jonathan's Birthday by clementcro(m): 8:13am On Nov 20, 2014
Born on the 20th of November 1957, today marks the 56th birthday of our president.

Jonathan was born in what is now Bayelsa State to a family of canoe makers. Jonathan holds a B.Sc. degree in Zoology in which he attained Second Class Honours. He holds an M.Sc. degree in Hydrobiology and Fisheries biology, and a PhD degree in Zoology from the University of Port Harcourt. Before he entered politics in 1998, he worked as an education inspector, lecturer, and environmental-protection officer.

Jonathan and his wife Patience have two children. He is a Christian, and he comes from the Ijaw ethnic group.

In 2007, President Jonathan declared his assets worth a total of ₦ 295,304,420 Naira ($1,845,652 USD). However on 9 October 2014, the richestlifestyle.com website ranked Mr Jonathan sixth on its list, claiming his net worth was about $100m (£62m). He threatened to sue the website, claiming it "was an attempt to portray him as corrupt." The page was removed, but was then published by another website.

Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan, GCFR, BNER, GCON (born 20 November 1957) is a Nigerian politician who has been President of Nigeria since 2010. Prior to his role as President, he served as Governor of Bayelsa State from 2005 to 2007 and as Vice-President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010. Jonathan is a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Please wish him happy birthday...remember he is our president.
Re: Today Is President Goodluck Jonathan's Birthday by Bekwarra(m): 8:15am On Nov 20, 2014
HBD
Re: Today Is President Goodluck Jonathan's Birthday by pring: 8:15am On Nov 20, 2014
Really
Re: Today Is President Goodluck Jonathan's Birthday by Nobody: 8:15am On Nov 20, 2014
...sorry but I don't give a damn
angry angry

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Re: Today Is President Goodluck Jonathan's Birthday by stinggy(m): 8:17am On Nov 20, 2014
He should celebrate it in Sambisa angry

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Re: Today Is President Goodluck Jonathan's Birthday by CRAZYMADMAN(m): 8:17am On Nov 20, 2014
Happy bloody birthday to our flaming president

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Re: Today Is President Goodluck Jonathan's Birthday by Bantino(m): 8:17am On Nov 20, 2014
HBD to our Presidooo... grin
Re: Today Is President Goodluck Jonathan's Birthday by ifyclose2(m): 8:19am On Nov 20, 2014
He's 57 not 56
Re: Today Is President Goodluck Jonathan's Birthday by gbenga4sure(m): 8:19am On Nov 20, 2014
Happy birthday,but this doesnt stop me from voting you out.GEJ AND I WERE GIVEN BIRTH TO IN THE SAME MONTH.grin

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Re: Today Is President Goodluck Jonathan's Birthday by clementcro(m): 8:20am On Nov 20, 2014
Bantino:
HBD to our Presidooo... Op change that your 'which' him happy birthday to 'wish'

thanks
Re: Today Is President Goodluck Jonathan's Birthday by Abiolainfo: 8:21am On Nov 20, 2014
clementcro:
Born on the 20th of November 1957, today marks the 56th birthday of our president.

Jonathan was born in what is now Bayelsa State to a family of canoe makers. Jonathan holds a B.Sc. degree in Zoology in which he attained Second Class Honours. He holds an M.Sc. degree in Hydrobiology and Fisheries biology, and a PhD degree in Zoology from the University of Port Harcourt. Before he entered politics in 1998, he worked as an education inspector, lecturer, and environmental-protection officer.

Jonathan and his wife Patience have two children. He is a Christian, and he comes from the Ijaw ethnic group.

In 2007, President Jonathan declared his assets worth a total of ₦ 295,304,420 Naira ($1,845,652 USD). However on 9 October 2014, the richestlifestyle.com website ranked Mr Jonathan sixth on its list, claiming his net worth was about $100m (£62m). He threatened to sue the website, claiming it "was an attempt to portray him as corrupt." The page was removed, but was then published by another website.

Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan, GCFR, BNER, GCON (born 20 November 1957) is a Nigerian politician who has been President of Nigeria since 2010. Prior to his role as President, he served as Governor of Bayelsa State from 2005 to 2007 and as Vice-President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010. Jonathan is a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Please wish him happy birthday...remember he is our president.

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HBD prexy oloye____omo otuoke \=D/ Happy 57th Birthday To President Goodluck Jonathan! Wishing you llnp!!! But don't think I will vote for you oooo :p
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20 Facts About Him

1. Prior to his tenure as the President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan served as the 6th governor of Bayelsa State, Nigeria in the year 2005.
2. Goodluck Jonathan was born to a family of canoe makers in the land which is today known as the Bayelsa state of Nigeria.
3. Goodluck Jonathan holds a second class honors degree in Zoology, An MSc degree in Hydrobiology and a PhD degree in Zoology.
4. He entered politics in the year 1998, prior to which he worked as an Education officer, Lecturer and Environmental Protection Officer.
5. He was sworn in as the Vice President of Nigeria in the year 2010, upon the death of Umaru Yar’Adua’s death, which made him the fourteenth head of Republic Nigeria.
6. In the year 2010, he was the first Nigerian head to open his own Facebook page in an attempt to fulfill his promise to have a regular interaction with the common public, so that he is able to attend to their regular needs and disputes.
7. It was in the year 2010 that he formally announced his entry into politics, with his announcementof the Presidential Election through his Facebook page.
8. He is one of the first Presidents of Republic Nigeria who has always been open to the public, by granting them one of the easiest access through Facebook and office. This ease of access to a President of a nation was previously unheard of in the world of politics.
9. He was the first President who was publicly warned not to contest in the Presidential elections, but he still went forward as he wanted to upgrade and unify Nigeria.
10. Goodluck Jonathan was one of the first Presidents of Nigeria who did not have the background of politics or Military. He was also the first president who was elected from Southern Nigeria.
11. He is one of the first Presidents to have experienced the maximum number of bombings and riots as the Head of a country due to his cluelessness.
12. Not a lot of people know this, but he is the first President of Nigeria to have initiated Air Rescue mission for stranded citizens. This is one decision which was both criticized by his rivals as a waste of government resources and appreciated by the citizens of Nigeria.
13. He was the first President of Nigeria who had approved of the Freedom of Information Act, which allowed the citizens of Nigeria to have full information on the government’s workings and orders.
14. He concentrated his efforts to upgrade the local travelling facilities, one of his main accomplishments was to upgrade the local Airports after 57 years.
15. He focused his attempts on the electrical departments so that he could give his citizens uninterrupted power supply which is yet to be accomplised.
16. He successfully revived the Comatose Railways after twenty years. The revival of the railways with the help of private investors and State investors helped to re-establish an important part of Nigeria.
17. In his Presidential tenure, he passed a bill which would ensure the entry of imported goods within 48 hours.
18. He appointed the first female Chief Justice of Nigeria, which was previously unthinkable in the Republic of Nigeria.
19. He was the first President to review the salary structure of Government Employees and re-arrange their salary on the basis of their performance during their tenure.
20. He is one of the most successful Presidents of Nigeria who has acted in the interest of his country and his pocket and he is the first President of Nigeria who has been able to live up to most of his promises, which he made during his election campaign apart from security.
Re: Today Is President Goodluck Jonathan's Birthday by gbenga4sure(m): 8:22am On Nov 20, 2014
who is gej,i dont even know him coz i schooled in Yemen.

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Re: Today Is President Goodluck Jonathan's Birthday by deebee13(f): 8:22am On Nov 20, 2014
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