Speaking on how they first met while they were at the Rivers
state College of Education where she was pursuing her Nigerian Certificate of
Education (NCE) and B.Ed while he was a lecture at the department of Biological
science, First Lady Patience Jonathan said what attracted him to her was his
religious background, and good looks..
"My first impression of him was of a tall, dark,
handsome young man. I also found that he came from a good Christian home just
like I did. His humble and gentle disposition caught my attention and most
importantly, his intelligence".
Dame Jonathan, who married President Jonathan in 1993, said
praying together and discussing everything together has been a sustaining force
in their 21 year marriage."Both of us are from Christian homes and our complete
trust is in Jesus Christ. We pray together as a family every morning. What
keeps us together is that we are each others best friends and soul-mate. We
discuss everything that comes up and advice each other accordingly. We depend
on each other. We do not let the sun set on our grievances" she said
The couple are blessed with 4 children, a son Arewera
Adolphus, Daughters Aruabi and Abayola and Faith Sakwe-Edwards, their foster
daughter who had a grand wedding in April.
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