THE Chairman, Aja-Etan Community, Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State, Mr. Ekele, has called for peaceful coexistence among Nigerians irrespective of tribe, religion and race.
He made the call shortly after receiving an Eminence Peace Ambassador, UN ECOSOC award, from the International Association of World Peace Advocates, IAWPA.
Ekele noted that as UN Eminence Peace Ambassador, he would use the privilege to serve humanity and ensure zero violence wherever he finds himself.
The Aja-Etan Community Chairman, urged those with intention to cause unrest to desist from such plans, adding that peaceful environment will give room for developmental activities to take place.
The International Association of Peace Advocates, IAWPA was established as an autonomous body in year 2001 following a resolution by the UN and UNESCO General Assembly declaring 2001, 2010 as a decade of peace and nonviolence.
Some IAWPA aims and objective include to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among groups and individuals through culture as well as education.
During the investiture of World Peace Advocates, a lecture titled “International Peace Advocate” ‘take the lead’ was delivered by Amb. Per Stafsen, Denmark World Peace President, IAWPA.
Also, Amb. Prince John Egbe, Amb. (Prof.) Chidi Ehiriodo international Director, IAPWA, spoke at the event which was attended by other community leaders.
By CELESTINE UKAH
