The Minister of Federal Capital
Territory, Nyesom Wike, singer Innocent Idibia aka 2Face, and businessman, Femi
Odetola, have been listed among the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa,
reports News Agency of Nigeria
They were named among other
Africans in the list released by the organiser on its website on Wednesday.
Also making the list are former
SGF Boss Mustapha, Tony Elumelu, Mohammed Abdullahi, Alhaji Imaan Ibrahim,
Femi, Dr Stephen Akintayo, Farouk Khailann, and Amina Mohammed, Deputy
Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Others are, Pastor Jerry Eze, Dr. Daniel Moses, Mohammed Dewji, Mesfin Tasew Bekele, AIGP Aishatu Baju, Gabriel Aduda, Tein Jack-Rich, Tosin Eniolorunda. Dr Oluwatosin Olatujoye and Nollywood star Rita Dominic also made the list.
Project Director, Africa, for the
100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa, Amb. Kinsley Amafibe congratulated all
Nigerians who made the list.
According to him, the peace icons
are Africans drawn from different backgrounds, who have used their talents,
positions, and resources to build and promote peace across the continent.
He said the list was not
exhaustive as there were other Africans who have contributed to peace-building
across the continent that would be identified and honoured in subsequent
editions of the peace-building roll call.
“The 100 most notable peace icons
in Africa come from diverse backgrounds and have different life experiences,
but they all share a deep commitment to peace and non-violence.
“They have shown us that peace is
achievable and that each person can make a difference in building a better
world.
“Through their leadership,
activism, and humanitarian work, they have inspired millions of people around
the world to join their movement and work towards a more just and peaceful
future.
“Over the last three decades, our
society has been tethering at the brink of global conflict and the pursuit of
peace has given rise to some of the most remarkable individuals of our time”,
he said.
He added that those who made the
list were people who have dedicated their lives to promoting peace and justice
in their communities, countries, and the world at large.
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