The International Day of Peace is observed around the globe on twenty-first September which was birthed by the UN General Assembly.
Correspondent Chibuzo Obidike takes a look at the significance of the day and reports that International Peace Day was devoted to strengthen the ideal of peace among all nations and people.
Speaking on this year’s theme titled “Right to Peace”, an international Coordinator United Nations Peace and Positive Leading Awareness Center Nigeria Bishop Ozioma Ozoemena and Archbishop Ephraim Ndife acknowledged that the 2018 celebration is unique as the UN is marking the seventieth anniversary for the instrument known as the Universal Declaration of Human Right initiated in 1948.
They opined that it would not be possible to build a peaceful world if steps were not taken to achieve economic and social development for all, urging citizens to ensure that their rights are protected.
Contributing, the state Head of Service Barrister Harry Uduh and Reverend .Ignatius Nwali called for promotion of peace in all aspects of the society, for sustainable development and providing access to justice for all as well as building effective, accountable, equity and fairness in the affairs of the nation.
On his part, Bishop Moses Ezedebego who is the new Chairman of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria Anambra state chapter stated that the day provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to understand acts of peace and kindness, promising that the church will continue to pray for the actualization of a nation that will be more habitable for all.
Also speaking on the significance of the day, the Director, News and Current Affairs of ABS and a United Nations Peace Ambassador, Mr. Gab Okpalaeze was of the opinion that peace is inseparable to man’s life as nothing meaningful can be achieved without peace.
Mr. Okpalaeze pointed out that Christ is the Prince of Peace and Christians must anchor their life on him to achieve peaceful coexistence as all stakeholders should come together to end wars and
national conflicts.
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