Jonathan Celebrates Son's Graduation from UK University
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has publicly celebrated the graduation of his son, Ariwera Jonathan, from Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom. Jonathan shared the news on Thursday via his official Facebook page, posting photographs taken at the graduation ceremony alongside a congratulatory message to mark the occasion.
The former president wrote: "Congratulations to our son, Ariwera, on your graduation from Manchester Metropolitan University. Your mother and I are proud of your hard work. Wishing you the very best and a successful future ahead." The photographs showed Jonathan alongside his wife, Patience Jonathan, and their son at the ceremony.
Nigerians React to the Graduation
Nigerians have taken to the comment section of the former president's post on Facebook and reacted to the development. Below are some of their comments: Benjamin Uchenna congratulated the graduate: "Congratulations. But public servants should lead by example. Our constitution should be amended. As a public servant occupying any position in Nigeria, your children must attend Nigeria Universities. That's the only way we can have a sound educational system in Nigeria."
Jorge LivingStone Akpabio expressed his preference for Nigerian institutions while sending his congratulatory message to the family of the former president: "Congratulations, but I would have been happier if he had graduated from ATBU or Uniport. What are the political class doing to revamp our schools so that it will attract people from other countries?"
Phil Tor Ortese reflected on Nigeria's education: "Congratulations to him, but with solemn reflection, why would one seek education in foreign universities? It means Nigeria doesn't have such a good university. Our leaders who ruled us sent their children abroad for quality education while they failed to achieve such a standard of education in the country they ruled."
Abuwa Ogechukwu Felicita congratulated the former president's family: "Congratulations Ariwera! We bless this great God that some of us from a low background, God gave us the same privilege with big men's kids to school abroad and also our children. On a norm, who dash monkey banana? Father, that small girl is grateful."
Background on Jonathan's Family
The former president and his wife have two children together, Ariwera and Aruabi Jonathan. The graduation of Ariwera has sparked a broader conversation about the quality of education in Nigeria and the choices of the political elite.
