As the International Day of Peace is marked globally on September 21, the Institute For Peace And Conflict Resolution (IPCR), the Soccer For Peace Foundation
Dr Mathew Ogwuche of the National Open University of Nigeria , who delivered a lecture titled, “Renewed Hope Agenda: Strategies For Enhancing Peace In Present Day Nigeria”, said there is a nexus between a conscious economy that can improve the quality of life of the people and the peace and stability of the system covering national security, economy, education, infrastructure and others.
He noted that Soccer for Peace Foundation, Excellence One UK, Global Peace and Humanitarian Aid have all awarded some individuals for their contribution to peace building and humanitarian aid, saying the individuals awarded for the 2023 Global Peace and Humanitarian Awards are Arch Dr. Olumayowa Olurishe and Mr. Chinedu Ezeh, both who pledged theit commitment to doing better.
He, however, warned against factors that increase war, which he said must be discouraged at all times.
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