The Anambra State Government has assured ndi Anambra of its support and willingness to continue to identify with groups whose mission are people-centred and fosters processes that will enhance the success of peace initiatives.
Governor Willie Obiano gave the assurance at the United Nations, Peace and Positive Living Awareness Center, of UN-PEPOLAC, Convention held in Awka.
Correspondent Chidinma Ikeanyionwu covered the event and reports that Governor Obiano, who was represented by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Anambra Fire Service Commission, Retired Air Vice Marshall Ben Chiobi, appreciated the Organizers for their complimentary roles in promoting peace in the State and the nation at large, even as he reminded everyone that peace lays the foundation for socioeconomic activities, hence the need to promote it.
He called on Non-Governmental Organizations and other bodies to emulate UN-PEPOLAC in sustaining development through peace, assuring ndi Anambra that the Government will continue to identify with groups and organizations whose mission and vision are people centred and peace-oriented.
In his address, the International Coordinator, UN-PEPOLAC, His Lordship, Bishop Ozioma Ozoemena said the aim of the Convention was to brainstorm on lingering effects of banditry, terrorism, rumors of outright removal of subsidy in the petroleum products, COVID-19 pandemic and the new variant, among other issues, and come up with solutions to help both the people and Government in restoring the people’s confidence, prosperity, peaceful co-existence and sustainable development.
Expanding on the importance of the theme, of the convention: “Peaceful Coexistence, A Panacea For Sustainable Development” Dr Alex Agbaenyi of the Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in a paper presentation, noted that development, as a fundamental human right, is the most secure basis for peace and cannot proceed easily in societies where human life is not given priority.
He further stated that it is the responsibility of the government, judiciary, the masses, the church, among other stakeholders to create a sustainable peaceful society, urging all parties to cultivate preventive diplomacy in preventing disputes from arising between parties, and existing disputes from escalating.
Meanwhile some of the new Ambassadors of the association, Messrs. Philip Balepo and Chinedu Aniagboso, charged all Peace Ambassadors to stand out and be fully committed.
Present at the Convention were the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, Anambra State chapter, Venerable Joseph Nweke, State Chairman Pentecostal Bishop’s Association Anambra State, Archbishop Ephraim Ndife, Traditional rulers, among others, while investiture of new members climaxed the event.
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