Former Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has confirmed his participation in the upcoming Diplomatic, Security, Trade, and Investment International Conference, where he will be honoured with the prestigious DICAN International Award for Statesmanship and Global Peace.
The conference, themed “Information Warfare (FIMI): Strengthening Global Security, Trade, and Investment Through Collaborative Truth: Role of Diplomacy, Intelligence, and Media,” is scheduled to hold on May 20, 2026, at the Rotunda Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja.
Dr. Jonathan accepted the honour from the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria, citing the credibility of the platform and its commitment to advancing conversations around global peace, diplomacy, and security.
The award is in recognition of his selfless service, dedication, and historic commitment to democracy across Africa.
The former president is also expected to address participants on the growing threats posed by Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), disinformation, and fake news to global peace and security.
Speaking on the significance of Jonathan’s participation, Chairman of DICAN, Idehai Frederick, described the former president as a respected voice in the global democratic space.
“President Goodluck Jonathan’s acceptance of this award and his decision to address the assembly underscores the immense credibility of this platform,” Frederick said.
“His enduring legacy as a champion of Nigerian, African, and global democracy makes him the definitive voice to speak on safeguarding global peace against the tide of disinformation.”
The high-level summit is being organised in partnership with the Centre for Communications, Development, and Diplomacy in Africa.
The event is expected to attract more than 100 diplomatic missions and key stakeholders, including Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, ambassadors of the United States, China, Spain, and the European Union, as well as representatives of security and intelligence agencies, corporate organisations, United Nations bodies, and civil society groups.
Frederick urged participants and stakeholders to treat the summit as a critical global engagement.
“Information warfare is a direct threat to global stability, trade, and democratic institutions,” he said.
“We urge all stakeholders to do absolute justice to the theme. We must emerge from the conference with a unified, collaborative strategy for the ultimate good of the world.”
The conference will also serve as the launch of a global campaign against FIMI, fake news, and disinformation.
Other prominent personalities expected to deliver institutional messages at the event include Ndudi Elumelu, Henry Ifeanyi Mbadiwe, and Nonye Ayeni.
The event will conclude with an awards ceremony recognising outstanding institutions and individuals, including Air Peace, for exceptional contributions to national development.
