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2025 Founders' Award
- Goodluck Jonathan
- 14th President of Nigeria
President Goodluck Jonathan is a leader who contributed to the advancement of democracy and peace governance in Africa.
Goodluck Jonathan set a precedent in West Africa by respecting democratic processes and transferring power peacefully. Even after stepping down, he has continued to play a mediating role to strengthen democratic governance in West Africa and the Sahel. Through international cooperation, he has contributed to regional stability and countering extremism. He also serves as the Chair of the International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP) Africa, demonstrating global leadership in building peace governance and promoting peace.
Strengthing Democratic Governance in West Africa
Goodluck Jonathan has mediated political instabilities in Ghana, Mali, and Guinea, significantly contributing to regional stability and democratic advancement.
Monitoring Peaceful Elections and Countering Extremism
Goodluck Jonathan oversaw democratic elections in Nigeria, ensuring fairness and stability. He actively enhanced international cooperation against extremist threats like Boko Haram.
Contribution to Global Peace
Goodluck Jonathan contributes to global peace governance as a leader within ISCP, advocating practical action and international cooperation aligned with Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon's peace vision.
Goodluck Jonathan H.E. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
- Born
- 1957
- Country
- Nigeria
- Awarded for
- Former President Goodluck Jonathan is recognized as a leader who respected democratic processes and achieved a peaceful transfer of power during his time in office. Since leaving office, he has continued to work for the advancement of democracy and peacebuilding in West Africa and the Sahel region, serving as the African Chair of the African Union (AU) and the International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP).
Education
Christian Primary and Secondary Schools
University of Port Harcourt: Ph.D. in Zoology, M.Sc. in Hydrobiology and Fisheries Biology
Career
2021-Present
Chair, Council of the Wise, ECOWAS
2020-2022
ECOWAS Special Envoy for Mediation in Mali
2020-Present
Member, Kofi Annan Commission in Elections and Democracy in the Digital Age
2019-Present
Chair, Africa Continental Chapter, ISCP
2010-2015
President of Nigeria
2007-2010
Vice President of Nigeria
2005-2007
Governor of Bayelsa State
1999-2005
Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State
Awards
2015
Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, Centre for African Political Economy and Strategy
2016
African Leadership Award for Peace Promotion
2016
Presidential Award, Southern Christian Leadership Conferance
2023
African Icon of Democracy and Peace Award, Heritage Times (HT)
Recognition
2020
African Leader for Peace and Security, African Leadership Magazine
2024
Symbol of Peace, 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa
