Goodluck Jonathan would be walking away proudly come May 29th, with his shoulders high, as he has received massive praises from home and abroad, after admitting defeat to Muhammadu Buhari.
President Goodluck Jonathan seems to have gathered more fans, praises and even awards in the few weeks since admitting defeat, than he did his entire 6 years as ruler.
The humble President was on Friday awarded with the 2015 Epitome of Peace Award by the Field Superintendent of The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Federal Capital Territory Field, Apostle John Buzu, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja PUNCH reports.
Goodluck Jonathan said the award, which was in recognition of the step he took after the March 28 Presidential election, which had led to peace in the country, had further spurred him into doing more for the country.
“To whom much is given, much is expected. For you to honor me today, you have given me another mandate to work harder to ensure that we as Nigerians continue to live in peace.
“One thing I have decided I will do after leaving office is to be talking to faithful of all religions: Christians, Muslims and other religions, on the need for Nigerians to live in peace.
“This is because when there is crisis in any part of the country, nobody can practice his own religion. If there is crisis anywhere, people cannot go to the mosque, they cannot go to the church.
“We need peace in this country, no matter our religious persuasion or belief. That will be one of my main commitments when I leave office: to reduce discrimination in this country based on religious divides or ethnicity. I believe I will have so many apostles that will follow me to do that.”