‘It belongs to every Nigerian’ — Jonathan receives Sunhak Peace Prize in South Korea

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.