Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Psychology, Guidance, and Counselling by Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt.
The degree was conferred during the university’s 43rd convocation ceremony held on Saturday, which attracted dignitaries, supporters, and members of the public.
In celebration of the honour, a women's group known as Rivers Women Unite for SIM, led by Sotonye Toby Fult, held a lively event for Dame Patience. The gathering featured singing and dancing in her honour.
A video from the celebration showed the former First Lady dancing joyfully with the women, as they chanted, “Na our mama be this ooo.”
Speaking to the women in Pidgin English, Dame Patience invited them for a group photo and refreshments, saying, “Make una come. Make we snap, let’s go and eat.”
The cheerful atmosphere highlighted the strong connection she still shares with the women of Rivers State.
