Report of the 2024 UN IDP Celebration Nigeria – Peace Rep. Mojima Etokudo
The 2024 United Nations International Day of Peace Celebration in Nigeria by May Peace Prevail on Earth International held at The Nigerian National Merit Award Secretariat (MERIT HOUSE) Symposium 1, Plot # 22 J. T. Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria started with a week long build up activities which included the following:
* Engagement with media organizations at:
1. Redemption 101.5 FM Radio station, Abak.
2. Truth and Life Radio, Abuja
3. Radio Nigeria (Federal Radio Corporation)
4. Ray Power Radio Abuja
5. Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)
6. Independent Television (ITV) Abuja
7. African Independent Television (AIT)
8. Ray Power Radio
9. Guardian Newspaper
10. Independent Newspaper
11. Social media platforms. Etc.
* Presentation of Peace Poles to Representative of Red Cross in Nigeria
* Meeting with Traditional Rulers
* Meeting Religious leaders
* Meeting with Women Groups
The International Day of Peace Celebration at MERIT HOUSE, Abuja Nigeria has Professor Ibrahim Magashi as Chairman of function, High chief Kefas Mker, Dr Michael Udam was a keynote speaker on the topic ” HOW TO CULTIVATE A CULTURE OF PEACE IN A MULTI- ETHNIC AND MULTI-CULTURAL COUNTRY LIKE NIGERIA” it was a thought provoking lecture.
Peace Anthem with the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” compose and sang by Mojima Etokudo was played and everyone sing along. Consciousness was raised and energy boost for a culture of Peace in our community.
Senator Dr John Akpan Udoedehe grace the occasion as our guest while the chief Iman of Maitama Alhaji Muhammad Sagir Usman gave a goodwill message.
The attendance include Religious leaders, Traditional Rulers, Members of the Parliament, Media Community, Women leaders and Persons leaving with Disability drawn from the 6 regions of Nigeria as well as Los Angeles USA.
33 Individuals/Organization including a legendary Reggae musician Mr Victor Essiet of the Mandators and Mr Russell Gerlach an American Artiste from Los Angeles USA and Mr Emmanuel Solomon the UN filed missions for international humanitarian services representative Geneva Switzerland all in attendance received Peace Pole Award alongside Peace Medal, Peace Botton, Peace Stickers and Certificate as Peace Ambassadors for their various contribution in Peace building in their community, Leadership Development, Humanitarian Services and the of use of Music/ creativity in Peace building. Among whom are:
1. VICTOR ESSIET – THE MANDATORS • 2. RUSSELL DAVID GERLACH • 3. ENGR. DR. IBORO JOHNNY • 4. DR MARY PANINGA • 5. MAIYAKI MATHIAS VYONKU • 6. OLU-AKERELE OLUREMI JULIET • 7. DR. DANIEL BULUS MAIYAKI • 8. CHIEF SHAAKAA ILENYATOR AKIRA • 9. ENGR. IFIOK MATTHEW ROBERT • 10. DR. EMMANUEL UMONTUEN • 11. HON. ELDER GODWIN S. EKPE • 12. EMMANUEL OKON ESSIE • 13. MRS. UNYIME ANIEKAN AKPAN • 14. MRS. AFFIONG E. EBIEME • 15. EMMANUEL ABIODUN ADEGOROYE 16. DR. PRINCE CANICE UGBE • 17. DR. MICHAEL UDAM • 18. KEFAS TERNGU MKER • 19. ALHAJI RABIU ALMU RABIU • 20. EDITI JEREMIAH OBOT • 21. AKUKU UDOUSUNG EKOROK UDOFIA • 22. MR. FRANCIS HANSON BASSEY • 23. CHIEF UFOT THOMPSON • 24. MR. RUPERT TERUNGWA KUKWA • 25. OBONG UMANA JOSIAH UMANA • 26. DANIEL DAN-AZUMI LIKAM • 27. Danosa21 Comedy • 28. ENGR. GODWIN TERWASE KAVE • 29. HON MRS BILKISU YAKUBU INDABO • 30. HEALING HANDS INTERNATIONAL • 31. ULOKO SIMON ATAKOR • 32. NWOKOCHA CHRISTIAN • 33. Emmanuel Solomon Umoh.
The recipients of our Peace Pole Award as Ambassadors of Peace were further charge to increase their engagement in Peace building in their community with the message MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH in line with the years theme ” Cultivating A Culture of Peace”.
We plan to embark on numerous humanitarian activities including:
* Visit to Internally Displaced Persons due to crisis in some parts of our Country
* Educational support for out of school children.
* Symposium/Campaigns against Youth restiveness, Drug Abuse and Political Violence in Nigeria.
*Campaigns against Gender base Violence and Gender inequality
* Skills Acquisition for the downtrodden.
We pray for resources to accomplish our plans to further the cause of Peace in our community and we request for your kind support.
Thank you to May Peace Prevail on Earth International community in New York, Japan for your support and goodwill messages to Nigeria at IDP. Thank you the Steering Committee 2024, our Media Partner, our Peace Ambassadors for your active participation. God bless you all.
May Peace be in Nigeria!
May Peace be in Africa!
May Peace Prevail on Earth!
Mojima Etokudo, PAd.
Nigeria Peace Representative
May Peace Prevail on Earth International.