Patience Jonathan Reflects on Grueling PhD Journey: ‘Three Years Felt Like 40’
Image Credit: guardianFormer Nigerian First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan described her PhD journey as one of the hardest yet most fulfilling periods of her life, equating three years of study to a forty-year struggle.
She shared her experience at a thanksgiving service in Abuja, noting the challenges of studying alongside younger students and the emotional and physical demands involved.
Patience Jonathan encouraged Nigerians to pursue education regardless of age, emphasizing determination and continuous learning.
She also thanked her children and her church community for their support and called for peace and unity in Nigeria.
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