By Wuraola OyedokunÂ
A world-class organisation with United Nations Special Consultative status, International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has appointed Alhaja [Chief] Romoke Sherifat Akeusola as its Eminent Peace Ambassador.
The World Peace Spokesperson and International Director, IAWPA, Dr. Emmanuel Nkweke, announced the appointment during the first quarter flag-off of Peace Campaign in Oyo State and international flag hoisting at the residence of Alhaja Akeusola at Ikolaba Estate, Ibadan.
Akeusola was appointed as Ambassador for her philanthropic strides in helping the downtrodden and less-privileged using Laa Haola Walaa Quwata Ilaa Bilaahi Islamic Foundation of Nigeria.
Speaking, Akeusola expressed her willingness to do more for the less-privileged and lifting more people out of lack and hopelessness.
She also called on the Federal Government to address the issues of prevailing poverty, hardship and make life more comfortable for the masses.
Nkweke charged the appointee to continue touching lives.
Nkweke said: ‘’Oyo is making us proud. Oyo State to become the headquarters of Peace Advocates in the Southwest. The first flag hoisting in 2024 and the appoinment are taking place in the state. If you have the right vision, the vision will become a reality. 2024 will be peaceful. Our language is to always talk peace. The Eminent Peace Ambassador is coming from only one organization.
“This is not an award but an appointment. It is to support the United Nations to realize its peace agenda. We are ready to partner with the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, the Chief Judge and the Attorney-General of the state to promote peace’’.
IAWPA is an international civil society organisation with a global mandate to promote peace and appoints credible personalities whose lifestyles are anchored in promoting Peace as Eminent Peace Ambassadors across the 193 member- states of the United Nations.