Ever since he left office, Goodluck Jonathan has received several awards for his stewardship as Nigeria’s leader
“This marks our second anniversary and our Editorial Board decided to launch this award to celebrate the best among us, to present to the country, especially, the young generation, real symbols of hope.”
According to Ms. Uko:
”More than any Nigerian alive, we believe that Jonathan represents the
spirit of a united Nigeria governed under democratic ideals and
principles. By honoring him, we are simply re-kindling faith in the
possibility of a new Nigeria.”
Earlier, in an editorial to celebrate the former president as Person of the Year 2015, The Trent noted that by leaving the stage when the ovation was loudest, ”Jonathan
opened a golden page in the chapters of democracy’s history, showing
clearly to the world that Africa was not a continent of incompetent
leaders and despotic rulers who sit tight in office at the expense of
their nations’ future.”
Meanwhile,
former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the Person of the Year
Award 2015 conferred on him by the newspaper as a ”pleasant surprise.”
Jonathan said he felt deeply touched by the kind gesture and honour coming months after he has left office.
”This
is a pleasant surprise. I feel extremely humbled. I couldn’t have
imagined that a group of young people would consider me worthy of this
great honour months after I left office as President.
“Usually,
people like us receive awards when we are in office because of the
position and power that we have. It is moments like this that you
actually realize the people who are truly your friends.
“I
see this award as an encouragement not just for me but the upcoming
generations of Nigerians. I see it also as a celebration of how far
Nigeria has come as a democracy. I commend the Editorial Board of The
Trent and wish them the very best in their journalistic endeavors,” he said.
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