Outgoing president Goodluck Jonathan today said after leaving office, he would be talking to faithful of all religions - Christians, Muslims and others - on the need for Nigerians to live in peace.
Jonathan made the disclosureafter he was presented with the 2015 Epitome of Peace Award by the Field Superintendent of The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Federal Capital Territory Field, Apostle John Buzu, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The president thanked the apostle for considering him fit for the honour bestowed on him.
"All of us do a number of things everyday. People have saved this country, we don't even know some of them or what they did but some people are a bit luckier that their actions are noticed and sometimes rewarded.
"You have also noticed me with my little contribution, not just because I am the President of the country but because of an action I took that you believe saved lives and you are honouring me.
"To whom much is given, much is expected. For you to honour me today, you have given me another mandate to work harder to ensure that we as Nigerians continue to live in peace.
"One thing I have decided I will do after leaving office is to be talking to faithful of all religions: Christians, Muslims and other religions, on the need for Nigerians to live in peace.
"This is because when there is crisis in any part of the country, nobody can practise his own religion. If there is crisis anywhere, people cannot go to the mosque, they cannot go to the church," Jonathan said.
He added that there was the need peace in the country, no matter the religion persuasion or belief.
ThisDay
Outgoing president Goodluck Jonathan today said after leaving office, he would be talking to faithful of all religions - Christians, Muslims and others - on the need for Nigerians to live in peace.
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