Happy birthday! Goodluck Jonathan turns 68 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Abuja
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The iconic and legendary political figure turns 68 on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.

Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan is celebrating his 68th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed political figures of his generation.

Popular political figure Goodluck Jonathan has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 68th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Jonathan, a cultural icon

Born Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan in Otueke on November 20, 1957, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Nigerian history. Jonathan's not just a great political figure, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Goodluck hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Goodluck Jonathan as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 68.

Happy Birthday, Goodluck, you're the best!

Goodluck Jonathan career in pictures

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