Why I Almost Dropped Out At Primary 3 – Jonathan

Why I Almost Dropped Out At Primary 3 – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has spoken about his difficulties as a young primary school student, stating that he almost dropped out in primary three but for the support of his late uncle, Omieworio Afeni.

Elder Omieworio Afeni, Jonathan’s mother, Eunice’s younger brother, died at the age of 87 and was buried on Friday in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, following a funeral service at St. Stephen Anglican Church, Otuoke.

Speaking at his late uncle’s funeral, the former Nigerian leader attributed his academic success to him, saying he encouraged him to continue his education.

He remembered his late uncle as a caring individual who believed in doing the right thing.

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He said: “My uncle was a very caring person. I would have dropped out of school from primary three, but uncle stood by me to continue my education.

“As Christians, we are seen as pilgrims on earth, assigned different roles and responsibilities while we live in this world from which we shall surely depart, once our time is up.

“Even with this consciousness ever present in the minds of mortals, there is always a sense of grief that comes with the death of a loved one, no matter the circumstance or age of his death.

“We will always miss those we love for the memory shared, the time spent together, the legacy left behind, and the lessons learnt from the life and times of the departed.

“This is the unpleasant emotion I now bear in this particular case of the transition, to eternal glory, of my beloved uncle, Elder Omieworio Afeni, who lived for 87 years.

“My uncle was a good man, forthright, disciplined, honest, and very accommodating to family members and all that came in close contact with him.

“He was a good family man, a loving sibling to my mother, who assumed fatherly responsibilities at a very young age, and lived admirably as a role model to many in the family and the community.”

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