Former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Chairman of United Bank of Africa Group, Tony Elumelu, and South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, Rwanda President, Paul Kagame and the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Kukah, have been named peace icons in Africa by an international peace-based organisation, Peace Ambassador Agency Worldwide.
Also named are Kenyan President, William Ruto, President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adeshina; Chairman Geregu Power PLC, Mr. Femi Otedola; Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja Diocese, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, President of LoveWorld Incorporated, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and Sultan of Sokoto, Mohammadu Abubakar.
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Others on the list include: Nigerian Musician, David Adeleke (Davido), Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, Professional footballer, Sadio Mane, professional martial artist, Israel Adesanya, Nigerian entertainment blogger, Tunde Ednut, among others.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja while the unveiling the personalities as “100 Most Notable Peace Icons In Africa,” the Project Director of the group, Ambassador Kingsley Amafibe, explained that among the notable peace icons in Africa, are economists, financial experts, sports personalities, religious leaders, industrialists, entertainment entrepreneurs, traditional rulers, activists, thinkers, and creators.
Amafibe said the legacies of the peace icons stand as a testament to their unwavering commitment to peace building and community development in the continent.