Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has been appointed as the United Nations Global Crisis Envoy, marking another major milestone in his post-presidency international engagements.
The appointment was jointly endorsed by key global powers — the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China, and Russia — in coordination with the United Nations. The role is comparable in stature to that once held by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, who served as the Middle East envoy for the UN, EU, US, and Russia.
Jonathan’s appointment is historic, making him the first African former Head of State to be named to this high-level global crisis role — a move that underscores his growing influence on the international stage.
His rise to global prominence has been nothing short of remarkable. From his early days as a lecturer to serving as a Commissioner, Deputy Governor, Governor, Vice President, Acting President, and ultimately President of Nigeria, Jonathan has continued to evolve, now stepping into a new role as a diplomatic figure at the global level.
His new post will place him at the forefront of efforts to mediate and address complex international crises.
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