The Department of Peace and Conflict Resolution of the National Open University of Nigeria will on September 21, 2022 join the world to mark the United Nation’s International Day of Peace.
A statement on Monday by the Chairman of Media and Publicity Sub-Committee, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, confirmed this.
Balogun said the theme for this year’s celebration is: “End Racism, Build Peace.”
He disclosed that highlights of the Peace Day include a lecture by Prof. Uwakwe Abugu, Vice Chancellor, Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State, at the Convocation Arena, NOUN Headquarters, Abuja from 10am.
He said other activities lined up for the day include Peace Walk from 7am to 9am,
Workshop, HOD’s Awards, presentation and launching of the book on Peace Building and Nationalism.
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Malam Mohammed Musa Bello, is expected as Special Guest of Honour, while the Chairman of the Day is Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, Commandant-General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
Prof. Umaru A. Pate, Vice-Chancellor of Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State, and Prof. Oluranti Ojo of the Department of History and International Studies, University of Abuja are the main discussants.
The duo of Prof. Femi Peters, Vice Chancellor, NOUN; and Dr. Samuel Opeyemi Iroye, HOD Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, NOUN, are the Chief Host and Host respectively.
Other expected guests are Prof. Ibrahim Maqari, Chief Imam, National Mosque, Abuja; and Most Rev. Dr. Peter Oluwakemi Ogunmuyiwa, Archbishop of the African Church, Abuja, as Spiritual Fathers of the Day.
The trio of Bello; Dr. Garba Abari, Director General, National Orientation Agency; and Dr. Velita Asabe Bashir, Director General, National Centre for Women Development, Abuja, are the Special Guests of Honour.
Also expected to grace the occasion are His Highness, Dr. Nuhu Muhammadu Sanusi, Emir of Dutse and Chancellor, Sokoto State University; and His Highness, Alhaji Ismail Mohammed, Sarkin Karshi, FCT, Abuja as Royal Fathers of the Day.