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It has come to light that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has a second wife, Dr. (Mrs) Ayima Lott Jonathan—popularly known as Mrs. Lott J—who recently earned a Doctorate Degree in Education.
While the public has long been familiar with Dame Patience Jonathan, the outspoken former First Lady, the existence of Lott J has remained largely private and out of the public spotlight.
According to close sources, Mrs. Lott J has been married to the former president long before his rise in politics and is the mother of his two sons. Her academic and personal achievements paint the portrait of a woman who has quietly maintained a significant presence in Jonathan’s personal life while building a career in education.
A law graduate of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), Lott J is the daughter of Chief F. D. Lott, a respected legal luminary and former Attorney-General of Bayelsa State. She also shares a family tie with former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, with whom she reportedly shares a close relationship.
In addition to her recent academic feat, Dr. Lott Jonathan is the founder and proprietor of Aduvie Montessori International, a top-rated private school located in Maitama, Abuja. The institution is considered one of the most prestigious educational centres in the Federal Capital Territory.
Those who know her describe her as reserved, self-effacing, and focused on education and family. Despite being the wife of one of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures, she has kept a low public profile, earning her a reputation as a woman of dignity, class, and quiet strength.
Her recent achievement—a PhD in Education—is being celebrated in close circles, reflecting her continued commitment to learning and development, particularly in Nigeria’s education sector.
While the revelation of her status as Jonathan’s second wife may spark discussions nationwide, it also highlights the former president’s ability to maintain a tightly guarded personal life, even in the face of immense public scrutiny.