In this special edition, TIME AFRICA MAGAZINE examines the lasting legacies of one of the greatest presidents Africa has ever had.
Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, PhD, is one of the most extraordinary leaders of the continent. One cannot take away from him, his humble beginning, economic reforms in Nigeria, superb political leadership: equity and fairness for all Nigerians; ushered in a remarkable period in Nigeria’s history.
As the elected head-of-state–he acted with conviction, with honesty, with compassion, and with intelligence.
Jonathan’s policies were more muscular, more focused.
Even in the face of visible advacities, he kept his composure.