Former Nigeria President,  Goodluck Jonathan has made a stunning revelation about his early school days, where he said that he almost dropped out of primary 3 during his elementary school days.

The former leader disclosed he had a tough time with his early education, but his Uncle’s support changed the whole situation.

Jonathan made this revelation during the funeral service of his uncle, Elder Omieworio Afeni, at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Otuoke, Bayelsa State.

The former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has spoken about his challenges as a young pupil in primary school. Jonathan disclosed that he almost dropped out of school in primary three but his late uncle, Omieworio Afeni, came through for him, Daily Trust reported.

Jonathan speaks about his primary school education Elder Omieworio Afeni, a younger brother of Jonathan’s mother, Eunice, who died at the age of 87 was buried on Friday, March 24, at Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State after a funeral service held in St. Stephen Anglican Church, Otuoke.

Speaking during the funeral, the former Nigerian leader attributed his academic success to his late uncle, saying he stood by him to continue his education. He described his late uncle as a caring person who believed that the right thing should be done.

Credit: Daily Trust

Source: Daily Trust