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The United States, France, the UK, China, Russia, and the United Nations have collectively endorsed the appointment of former Nigeria’s President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan as the U.N. Global Crisis Envoy.
This position mirrors the prestigious role once held by Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the UK, who served as the Middle East envoy for the United Nations, European Union, United States, and Russia.
Dr Jonathan makes history as the first African former Head of State to assume the position in this capacity, which is a groundbreaking milestone that underscores his influential status on the world stage.
Dr. Jonathan’s journey is remarkable and inspiring, starting from little know civil servants as a customs officer, lecturer to Commissioner, progressing to Deputy Governor, then Governor, advancing to Vice President, Acting President, and ultimately President of Africa’s most populous nation that is home to 50% of west Africa and home to the world’s largest black population.
By this appointment and rile, President Jonathan has transitioned from the leader of a nation to a prominent global figure with significant influences to shape the nature of global peace, stability, and harmony. He also has become Nigeria’s national example and Africa’s pride
