The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), and Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, are among public officials and professionals to be recognized for their contributions to public service, security and other areas of national development.
The recognition is part of the 16th Peace Achievers International Awards scheduled to hold on November 13, in Abuja.
Others Nigerian leaders that have been praised for their national service include Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin; Managing Director of News Central TV, Kayode Akintemi; Chairman of IBJ Group, Iboro Johnny; and Chairman of Nero City Oil and Gas Ltd., Dorume Oghenero.
The convener of the awards, Amb. Dr Kingsley Amafibe, said in a statement sighted by LEADERSHIP said the move was to recognize contributions to peacebuilding, security, leadership, humanitarian service, public service, education, healthcare, media and community development.
According to him, peace extends beyond the absence of conflict to include dialogue, mutual respect, inclusion and opportunities for communities to work together towards common goals.
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