Former President Goodluck Jonathan was awarded in the US on Thursday for his leadership in human rights in Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria.

Jonathan, who was awarded in recognition of his leadership in “human rights, social justice and universal fight for freedom”, becomes the first African leader to be so honoured.

The presidential award was presented by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, founded by the late American human rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr, best known for his human rights struggles and the I-have-a-dream speech.

In statement on Friday, the former president expressed his pleasure in being so honoured and also meeting the sister of the famous human rights activist.

“I thank Dr. Charles Steele Jr, President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, and the executive of the SCLC for honoring me today,” he said.

“It was also a pleasure to meet Naomi King, the sister of the late American Civil Rights leader and founder of the SCLC, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, who was kind enough to attend the event and identify with the goals and aspirations of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation.

“By this award, I am further inspired to continue to work for the advancement of democracy, peace and progress in Nigeria and Africa.”

Jonathan is billed to be in the US for the 2016 Hope Global Forums conference, where he is expected to Succeed the 42nd president of the US, Bill Clinton as keynote speaker.

In the letter sent to Jonathan in December 2015, he was invited to join the biggest 500 companies in the world in their promotion of King’s human right ideals.

“We invite you to join Fortune 500 CEO’s, private investors, financial leaders and government officials to connect and collaborate on this vision,” the letter had read.

“With the theme ‘Reimagining the Global Economy: Inclusive Economics’, the annual meeting is set against the backdrop of the Martin Luther King Holiday weekend and gathers leaders from government, community and the private sector to outline a vision for the modern global economy.”

Jonathan was earlier in Florida to welcome his second grandchild, delivered by his adopted daughter, Inebharapu Paul.




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congrats

Wow

God bless the man

Cool.. Hope president of gambia is seeing this. Despite the facts that jeg has many shortcomings, but he quickly bowed down despite he has the opportunity to stay longer, which will likely cause uproars. No thanks to abdusalami and co for the pressure on him just to retain posts back to the North. He is enjoying his loot as well as the fame promised him. We need to start doing things right in Africa. Congratulations to ebele Jonathan. My regards to action mama, I missed her so much. Chai

peaceful man

God Bless That Man That No Blood Of His Fellow Patriot Worth His Ambition..




God Keep You And Your Family

A prophet is not recognised by his people but we NON Zombies fully recognised a man made with unbeatable qualities.

We yoruba muslims are not happy with this.

friedcorn:
We yoruba muslims are not happy with this.

why ain't you guys happy with it?

Sir congrats on your award but when you were leader you failed Nigerians.

How much did he pay ?

How much did he pay for it ?

So which other leaders have won it?

@ yorubaa muslims........hu r u in d scheme of tins...God 4bid bt if tins red....hausa/fulani go still suya u...its high tym u guys know where u stand

More awards coming

Obama's Complex made easy!!!

You would think this is some really prestigious award. Please let us know who previous recipients are.
"Obama Becomes first American Leader to win Rotary Club of Dopemu, Agege Leadership Award"

Lucaz:
why ain't you guys happy with it?

That is his attempt at sacarsm

RoddyMan:
That is his attempt at sacarsm

I grab now!

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