2024 World Peace Day: UN-POLAC Sues for Peaceful Coexistence in Rivers State
UN-POLAC sues for peaceful coexistence in Rivers State among the citizenry on the 2024 World Peace Day, presenting the Executive Governor of the State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara with the highest award as the Grand Commander of Peace.
The Country President of UNITED-NATIONS POLAC, Bishop Prof Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies at the event, “Called for peace in the land as well as proactive measures by Peace advocates and stakeholders towards maintenance and sustenance of Peace and Security with restoration of human dignity in the state and country.
Delivering the goodwill message from the Director General, UN-POLAC, H.E Prof Ibong Lion Halo Eton to the newly appointed Peace Advocates, Adesanya-Davies stated that, “Action without vision is always waisted, and vision without action is just a dream. The future is not out there waiting to be met, rather the future is here waiting to be created, as such all hands must be on deck.” She congratulated the newly appointed members of the State exco that were inaugurated.
The Deputy Country President of UN-POLAC, Amb. Sir Peter Ohagwa made a clarion call at this Inaugural Convention of Rivers State UN-POLAC Chapter, saying that, “In a bid to promote peaceful coexistence and curb criminal activities in the country, the Federal government is being urged to establish and revitalize Forest Security Corps (FSC) aimed at curbing crimes and criminalities in the nation’s forests which have become safe haven for criminals.”
Sir Ohagwa, who stressed the need to also engage local vigilante from various rural communities across the Federation to be part of the formation, added that the corps should be trained vigorously by the military and equipped with sophisticated weapons before deployment into the forest.
In Rivers State, the Deputy Country President while sueing for peaceful coexistence, tolerance as well as the good of the citizenry in the state, urged the stakeholders to shield their swords and resolve their grievances amicably, adding that Rivers State plays a significant role in the economic development of our country.
He explained that, “Rivers State is the fifth most populous State in Nigeria with over three million residents. It is also the second largest economy in the country next to Lagos. Port Harcourt city, the State Capital is one of the largest cities in the country and contributes significantly to the nation financially.”
He also noted that, “Peace building is a collective effort, and solicits for the support and cooperation of Rivers State government towards effective coordination and promotion of peaceful atmosphere.
In a following remark of response, the Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly represented by the Clerk of the House, Dr G.M Gills West commended the effort and commitment of UN-POLAC in promoting peaceful coexistence in the nation, reiterated the commitment of the State Assembly in advancing the course of peace in the state and country at large.
The Convention with the theme ”Effective Reconciliation Process to Enhance Peaceful Coexistence Amongst the Citizenry“ also featured Awards presentation to Peace Advocates that include the Speaker Rivers State House of Assembly,
Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-jumbo, Rt Hon. Martin Amaewhule, Rev. Dapipi Sun Ibulubo, Rt. Hon (Barr) Edison Ogerenye, Matron Harriet Chinweoge Ifionu, Dr Mrs Selema M. Nwoye among others.
As the United Nations Positive Livelihood Award Centre UN-POLAC in consonance with UN-General Assembly Declaration for peace and non-violence, celebrates the 2024 World Peace Day on Saturday, 30th November, 2024 at the Main Auditorium, Rivers State Ministry of Justice, the event featured the Inauguration of State Executives/ Presentation of United Nations POLAC Club/Induction of newly appointed Peace Advocates/ Awards.
