Jonathan, who is the founder, said the diversity of African nations had often be misconstrued to be the source of their challenges, hence if well harnessed, it would be the source of their greatness.
“As president and out of office, I have been involved in managing conflicts in many African countries. In the course of such missions, I have observed that one of the major sources of problems is the inability to manage diversities.
“In Africa we need to harness our diversities and differences and translate them to strength for a more peaceful and prosperous future.
“One good way to make progress in this regard is to strengthen government institutions to improve integration, equity, and social inclusion in our various nations,” Jonathan said.
The former president said to win peace in Africa, countries in the continent need to constantly engage in meaningful conversations in order to reach compromise on issues.