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  • NGO holds dialogue and peace awards

    UFUK Dialogue, a non-profit organisation, has held a dialogue and peace awards ceremony in Abuja.

    The event was to celebrate people and organisations which have been contributing to peace in Nigeria.

    The President, Mr. Kamil Kemanci, said dialogue and peaceful co-existence had always been, and remains a need, a necessity, and a must for us to have a healthy and more productive society.

    He said: “With dialogue, it is possible to transform conflict into cooperation. This interfaith dialogue seeks to realise religion’s basic oneness and unity, and the universality of belief. Islam and Christianity all come from the same root, have almost the same essentials, and are nourished from the same source.

    “For everyone to live peacefully, it is important for individuals to rise above differences that drive us apart and go beyond any ideology or political system, above any religious movement or authority.”

    This year’s edition, which is the sixth, saw individuals rewarded for their contributions to peace in Nigeria.

    A posthumous award was also given to the former Secretary-General of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the late Rev Musa Asake.

    Others include the Yobe State Governor Ibrahim Gaidam; Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara; Publisher of Leadership Mr. Sam Nda Isaiah; Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Oyeama; Chairman, Editorial Board, Thisday Segun Adeniyi and Executive Director, Daily Trust Manir Dan-Ali.

    Regional Pastor E. Aibitayo of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Central Parish; Prof Shehu Ahmad Sa’id (CFR) of Murshid National Mosque, Abuja; Mrs. Nafisah M. Monguno; Prof. Sambo Wali Junaid (Wazirin Sokoto); Mr. Ikeogu Oke and Mrs. Maryam Lemu also received awards.

    UFUK Dialogue is a non-profit organisation promoting dialogue and a culture of co-existence. It is concerned with the opinion and information exchange between ethnic, cultural, religious and ideological entities to nurture mutual understanding and peaceful co-existence.

  • Institute holds peace awards in Ondo

    The founder, World Institute for Peace (WIP), Dr Lamina Kamiludeen, has pledged the determination of the organisation to partner with the United Nations Organisation (UNO) in the propagation of message of peace across the world.

    He stressed the need for peace in the society, even as he said the peace advocate group under his leadership would continue to employ the use of persuasive method to communicate its message to manufacturers of lethal weapons, to guard against further production and use to settle conflicts.

    He spoke at the Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) Ondo during the award ceremony organised for eminent personalities by the institution.

    The recipients of the award were selected from various countries in recognition of their contributions to humanity in their various endeavours.

    According to him, the event was organised to create an avenue through which citizens, especially youths could play more active role in nation-building.

    In a lecture delivered at the occasion entitled “Democracy and Role of African Youth in Good Governance, by a university lecturer, Prof. Muhhammad Shanazar, pointed out that people should make wise decisions when voting for those to represent them, saying they should elect people with good character, vision and integrity.

    He stressed the need for representatives of the people to always place national interests above personal well-being in the discharge of their duties. He also advised them to abstain from acts such as greed, nepotism and corruption. Muhammad noted that it was through this development, which the masses can benefit maximally from their representation.

    He also advised political office holders to always show commitment, utmost sincerity and integrity in the service to their fatherland, saying anyone who exhibits these attributes, would remain in the hearts of the people forever.

    Prof. Muhammad said governments in African should always accord recognition to youths by allowing them to play active role in the eradication of poverty, hunger and ignorance.

    He advised the youth to show more interest in science and technology and keep abreast of events happening in global politics and industry, saying that would enable them to update their knowledge and become globally competitive.

    Also speaking, Dr. Jeznail Singh Anand, Secretary-General, World Parliament of Literature (WPL), stressed the need for African youths to be given proper education, adding that the step would enable them to make positive contributions to the development of their countries.

    On corruption and poverty in Africa, he advised leaders in the continent to evolve some development strategies that would help in reducing the menace.

    In addition, the WPL scribe emphasised the need for people in position of authority to have passion and exhibit patriotism in national service.

    The programme organised by WIP in partnership with the College Directorate of International Linkages and Research under the leadership of Dr. (Mrs.) Bridget Itunu Awosika, was held at the Centre for Educational Technology (CET) of the institution.

    The Provost of the College, Prof. Olukoya Ogen praised the founder of WIP, Kamiludeen for collaborating with the college in organising the programme.

    Ogen said the initiative would spread the message of peace across the world.

  • Institute holds peace awards in Ondo

    The  founder, World Institute for Peace (WIP), Dr Lamina Kamiludeen, has pledged the determination of the organisation to partner with the United Nations Organisation (UNO) in the propagation of message of peace across the world.

    He stressed the need for peace in the society, even as he said the peace advocate group under his leadership would continue to employ the use of persuasive method to communicate its message to manufacturers of lethal weapons, to guard against further production and use to settle conflicts.

    He spoke at the Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) Ondo during the award ceremony organised for eminent personalities by the institution.

    The recipients of the award were selected from various countries in recognition of their contributions to humanity in their various endeavours.

    According to him, the event was organised to create an avenue through which citizens, especially youths could play more active role in nation-building.

    In a lecture delivered at the occasion entitled “Democracy and Role of African Youth in Good Governance, by a university lecturer, Prof. Muhhammad Shanazar, pointed out that people should make wise decisions when voting for those to represent them, saying they should elect people with good character, vision and integrity.

    He stressed the need for representatives of the people to always place national interests above personal well-being in the discharge of their duties. He also advised them to abstain from acts such as greed, nepotism and corruption. Muhammad noted that it was through this development, which the masses can benefit maximally from their representation.

    He also advised political office holders to always show commitment, utmost sincerity and integrity in the service to their fatherland, saying anyone who exhibits these attributes, would remain in the hearts of the people forever.

    Prof. Muhammad said governments in African should always accord recognition to youths by allowing them to play active role in the eradication of poverty, hunger and ignorance.

    He advised the youth to show more interest in science and technology and keep abreast of events happening in global politics and industry, saying that would enable them to update their knowledge and become globally competitive.

    Also speaking, Dr. Jeznail Singh Anand, Secretary-General, World Parliament of Literature (WPL), stressed the need for African youths to be given proper education, adding that the step would enable them to make positive contributions to the development of their countries.

    On corruption and poverty in Africa, he advised leaders in the continent to evolve some development strategies that would help in reducing the menace.

    In addition, the WPL scribe emphasised the need for people in position of authority to have passion and exhibit patriotism in national service.

    The programme organised by WIP in partnership with the College Directorate of International Linkages and Research under the leadership of Dr. (Mrs.) Bridget Itunu Awosika, was held at the Centre for Educational Technology (CET) of the institution.

    The Provost of the College, Prof. Olukoya Ogen praised the founder of WIP, Kamiludeen for collaborating with the college in organising the programme.

    Ogen said the initiative would spread the message of peace across the world.

  • 2face initiates N6m peace awards

    2face initiates N6m peace awards

    A Nigerian Pop Star, 2face Idibia, is introducing the “2face Peace Awards” to promote peace and support young Nigerians involved in peace projects in their communities.

    Idibia told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos that six winners would be selected for the awards.

    According to him, the six categories are Women-led Peace Building, Youth Peace Building, and Peace building in the environment (for those having conflicts over resources).

    Others award categories are Projects on urban violence and community peace building, the use of technology or Social Media for peace building and Mediation directed at reducing violence against women and girls.

    The pop star said that N1million would be presented to each winner, along with opportunities to attend key global peace summits and exchange programmes in 2014.

    Idibia said that almost a quarter of the world lived in areas affected by military or civil conflicts.

    He, however, noted that there were young people who were busy building bridges across communities.

    “These young people are mostly unnoticed but you will find them working hard in various places, educating people and helping to manage conflicts and promoting peace.

    “They have become community leaders in peace building, reconciliation and post -conflict reconstruction, thereby establishing themselves as the next generation of leaders.

    “As we march towards Nigeria’s centenary celebrations in 2014, more than anything else, we choose to celebrate these young unsung heroes, who are active in their communities, promoting peace.

    “We want to celebrate them through the ‘2face Peace Awards’’, ‘’ Idibia told NAN.