Who is Jonathan Iwegbu from Girls at War, and Other Stories and what is their importance?

Jonathan Iwegbu is a father and husband who feels blessed to have survived the war with his family and house intact. Jonathan begins a bicycle taxi service for soldiers with extra cash and makes enough money to begin a makeshift cantina. Soon thereafter, Jonathan receives twenty pounds ex-gratia from the government. He considers himself blessed many times over. That night, however, a band of thieves comes to his house and demands money. After much negotiation, Jonathan gives them is ex-gratia. The next day, neighbors commiserate with Jonathan, but he is not upset. He still has many other blessings.