Photos: Ex President Goodluck Jonathan Becomes First African Leader To Receive Martin Luther King Human Rights Award

Since leaving office, ex-President Jonathan has received numerous international awards for peacefully handing over to the Buhari led administration.

Again yesterday, he added another feather to his cap after he was  honoured by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), in Atlanta, Georgia.

He was awarded with the Presidential Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing human rights, social justice and the fight for universal freedom.

The SCLC, founded by the late American Civil Right leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, in January 1957 is currently led by Dr. Charles Steele Jr.

The event is part of the activities leading up to the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day on Monday, January 18th, 2016.

Former President Jonathan is the first African leader to be so honored.

Jonathan also received Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s sister, Naomi King during the event.

Before his remarks at the event, Dr. Jonathan met privately with the president of the SCLC.

The president of the SCLC, Dr. Charles Steele Jr proposed to work with the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation to advance the cause of peace around the world and to bridge the gap between people of color in the Diaspora and Africa.