PHOTOS: Patience Jonathan receives PhD, says age shouldn’t limit academic dreams

Patience Jonathan, former first lady, has bagged a doctor of philosophy degree (PhD) at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

A statement by Chris Okeke, media adviser to the former first lady, said she was among the graduating students at the 43rd convocation ceremony of the university, which took place on Saturday.

Okeke said Patience dedicated her accomplishments to Nigerian women and noted that no time is too late to achieve one’s academic dream.

“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,” the statement quoted the ex-first lady as saying.

“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.

“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 I was engaged in this programme. I appreciate all my friends for their encouragement. I feel very happy today.”