Former President Goodluck Jonathan has received the 2025
Founders’ Sunhak Peace Prize.
The award ceremony took place on Friday in Seoul, South
Korea.
The award was initiated by the Sunhak Peace Prize Foundation
to continue the legacy of the late Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification
Church.
The prize recognises individuals and organisations that have
contributed to global peace and human development.
The award is divided into two categories — Sunhak Peace
Prize and the Founders’ Award.
Jonathan, the first African to win the Founders’ Award, was
nominated for “fostering democratic development and peaceful transitions of
power”.
Commenting in a Facebook post, Jonathan dedicated the award
to all Nigerians who believe in the possibility of peace.
“This honour belongs to every Nigerian who believes in the
possibility of peace and to every African working selflessly for the progress
and advancement of our continent,” the former president said.
“I congratulate other awardees and thank the co-founder of
the Universal Peace Federation, Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, the Sunhak Peace Prize
Foundation, as well as my wife, Dame Patience Jonathan, for her love and
support.”
Other awardees are Wanjira Mathai, Hugh Evans, Patrick
Awuah, and Samuel Radebe.
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