Former President Goodluck Jonathan was on Thursday honoured by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.He was awarded 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, Martin Luther King Jr, in January 1957, is currently led by Charles Steele Jr.The event was part of activities leading up to the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18.Mr. Jonathan, the first African leader to be so honoured, also received Martin Luther King Jr’s sister, Naomi King during the event.The president of the SCLC, 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 colour in the Diaspora.Mr. Jonathan responded that his vision was to help stabilize and promote democracy and peace in Africa.More photos below: