By Stella Obi
An award of International Mayor
of Peace for year 2024 has been conferred on the Chairman of Chisco Group,
Chief Chidi Anyaegbu.
Also conferred with the
International Mayor of Peace award was President, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Lagos State,
Chief Solomon Aguene.
The award was bestowed on them
by the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), a global non
– governmental organization and a participant of the United Nations Global
Compact.
The event which was graced by
dignitaries was held at Villa Dome, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday.
Six other personalities were
presented with the Eminent Peace Ambassador award.
Making his remarks during the
event, President International
Association of World Peace Advocates, His Eminence, Per Stafsen, stated that
the objectives of the association is to promote peace and harmony in various
communities across the globe and to ensure that the aims and objectives of the
United Nations in the maintenance of peace is achieved.
Stafsen called on all to
embrace peace.
Contributing the International
Director for IAWPA, Prof Chidi Ehiriodo, appealed to President Bola Tinubu to
employ the services of the association.
He said that Peace Ambassadors
help to spread the gospel of peace and promote the SDGs of the United Nations.
Speaking on behalf of the award
recipients, Chief Chidi Anyaegbu thanked IAWPA for the award and promised to
promote peace.
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