Rotary Commits To Advancing Peace, Launches RAGFP Nigeria

The Rotary Nigeria National Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Committee has transitioned to the Rotary Action Group for Peace – Nigeria Chapter; becoming the first RAGFP Chapter in Africa.

At the launch over the weekend, Rotary International President, Gordon McInally, joined by the Rotary Action Group for Peace Chair, PDG Michael Hayes and other senior Rotary leaders commissioned the Nigeria Chapter in an unprecedented charter ceremony.

Rtn. Gordon expressed deep pleasures to anchor, and be part of the launch ceremony of the RAGFP Nigeria Chapter, and stated that Rotary International has a vital role in advancing the cause of peace across the globe, and that Rotarians needs to work to urge peace as resolutely as those that wish to wage war.

He further stated that Rotary needs to do far more than just talk about peace; even though the very first step in creating peace is to talk to one another.

The RI President further acknowledged the complexities within Rotary, and emphasized the need for such diversities to complement each other to actualize the much needed global peace.

He recounted his experiences during his recent tour of the African Continent (GORDON AFRICA HOPE TOUR) which kick started with Nigeria, and highlighted the Rwanda genocide, forgiveness and recovery story as bearing testament to his long standing belief that indeed, PEACE IS POSSIBLE!

He pointed out that for an organization like Rotary to have real impact on Peace globally, Rotary peace efforts needs to be more SYSTEMIC, THOROUGH and EVIDENCED BASED.

The RI President pat Rotarians on the back, citing that Rotary have been doing a lot for peace by building economies, addressing community health and wellness issues, and acting as advocates for peace, but that more needs to be done sustainably for peace.

In conclusion he stated, that Rotary Action Group for Peace Chapters have key roles to play for Rotary’s lofty desires for World Peace; and wished the Nigeria Chapter success in her efforts, and further assured the Chapter of his continued commitment and support.

See below list of RAGFP Nigeria Chapter Board Members:

1) National Chair – Pietro Uzochukwu Macleo
2) Vice National Chair – Mariam Ahmed Abdullahi
3) Executive Director – Mohammed Ndus Dantata
4) Chapter Treasurer – Anne Austin Olamide
5) Chapter Secretary – Tony Nwanyaka
6) Financial Secretar – Austin A. Bob-Manuel
7) Legal Adviser – Iheoma Obineche
8) North Central – Felicity Ijoga Agih
9) North West – Saidu Alhaji Jibrin
10) North East – Esther Hassan
11) South-South – Ibhafidon Jeff Odiahi
12) South West – Kazeem Akande
13) South East – Dennis Chukwukelu Ekemezie
14) Membership Chair – Idongesit Domingoinyang
15) Resource Mobilization – Christopher Daniels
16) Welfare Chair/ SAA – Love Ezema
17) Communication Officer – Mohammed Isah Dangulbi
18) Public Image Chair – Anthony Victor Egejuru
19) Asst. Public Image Chair – Uchenna Elochukwu Ezeani
20) Asst. Secretary – Olumakinju Temitope Peter
21) Asst. Treasurer – Uchenna Levi O.
22) Rotaract Liaison Officer – Nsharri Happiness Murphy
23) Asst. Rotaract Liaison Officer – Ajakaye Ismail Opeyemi