4. Diplomatic Circle Award
Goodluck Jonathan was nominated and won numerous awards in 2015, however, one very outstanding award was the honour bestowed on him by the Diplomatic Circle in Geneva, Switzerland.The award affirmed that the former president had indeed become a global icon. He was selected to be honoured for his democratic credentials and upholding human rights in Africa.
It will be recalled that GEJ was nominated by many as a potential candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize, he was also seen as a strong contender for the Mo Ibrahim Prize- which is the world’s richest prize worth $ 5million plus additional annual $200,000 pension for life.
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