'Peace-loving Global Citizen', in recognition of his commitment to the
unity of the nation has continued to see its ethnic and religious
diversity as its strength.
The award was given to the President by the Universal Peace Foundation
on Tuesday in Abuja.
Conferring the award on the President at the Presidential Villa, the
leader of the group and a constitutional lawyer, Mr Mike Ozhekohme,
commended Dr Jonathan for his commitment to ensuring that Nigeria
remained united, despite predictions of disintegration.
He will now represent Nigeria at the global peace council taking over
from Mr Ernest Shonekan.
In his acceptance speech, President Jonathan reiterated his commitment
to the unity of Nigeria, insisting that he will never be part of any
action that can lead to Nigeria's disintegration.
"I will never be a party to Nigeria's disintegration," he said.
He said the predictions that the country would cease to exist in 2015
could have come true if he had not taken the decision to concede
defeat in the March 28 presidential election.
Dr Jonathan reinstated his position that he would dedicate the
remaining part of his life to issues that would bring unity and peace
to the country.
Dr Jonathan called on Nigerians to commit themselves to strengthening
those issues that would promote the nation's unity, despite the
diversity.
The Nigerian President, who will be handing over to a new
administration on May 29, also urged the President-elect, General
Muhammadu Buhari to appreciate the contributions of well-meaning
Nigerians and see how Nigeria could be governed as a country that
belongs to all.
—ChannelsTV
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