In 2015, Nigeria witnessed a rare democratic moment when President Goodluck Jonathan called his opponent, Muhammadu Buhari, to concede defeat after the presidential election. 

That simple phone call calmed a tense nation and sent a powerful message about leadership and peaceful transitions across Nigeria and beyond. 

On Nigeria Daily, under our Some Heroic Moments series marking this year’s Daily Trust Annual Dialogue, we reflect on that call, how Nigerians received it, and what it means for Nigeria’s democratic journey.