Contact
Dr. George C. Ikpot25 Bujumbura Street
Off Libreville Cresent, off Aminu Kano Cresent
Abuja
Wuse II
Nigeria
+234 902 127 1526
nigeria@upf.org
Nigeria
25 Bujumbura Street
Off Libreville Cresent, off Aminu Kano Cresent
Abuja
Wuse II
Nigeria
+234 902 127 1526
nigeria@upf.org
Chapter Secretary General
Dr. George C. Ikpot
Global Peace Council Member
H.E. Dr. Ernest Adegunle O. Shonekan
President (1993), Federal Republic of Nigeria
Akwa Ibom Ambassadors for Peace Launch Campaign for Peace and Unity
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria - Ambassadors for Peace launched a campaign in Akwa Ibom State Feb. 28, 2014, proclaiming 2014 as a year for national unity and emphasizing the significance of marriage and family in building a peaceful nation and world.
Seeking 100 Outstanding Nigerians to Work for National Unity
Abuja, Nigeria - As Nigeria commemorates 100 years (1914 - 2014) of unity in diversity, UPF-Nigeria will be celebrating Nigeria @ 100 with the appointment of 100 outstanding Nigerians and their spouses as Ambassadors for Peace on April 14, 2014 at the Main Auditorium of the National Merit Award House in Maitama, Abuja. The 100 Ambassadors for Peace shall be commissioned and mobilized as a UPF-Nigeria national unity committee.
Marriage and Family Peace Blessing for 400 Nigerian Couples
Okpoma, Yala, Nigeria – Over 400 couples and widows gathered on Feb. 8, 2014 at the Christ the King School field in Okpoma Yala in Cross River State, Nigeria for a special community blessing program.
Interreligious Assembly Marks UN World Interfaith Harmony Week in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria - UPF-Nigeria convened a Special Interreligious Assembly on Feb. 5 to mark World Interfaith Harmony Week 2014 at the Peace Embassy in Abuja and deliberated on innovative approaches to promoting interreligious harmony for the national unity in Nigeria.
UPF-Nigeria Ambassadors for Peace Launch Campaign for Year of National Unity
Abuja, Nigeria - As Nigeria prepares to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the colonial amalgamation of the nation in 1914, UPF-Nigeria launched a national campaign on Dec. 12, 2013 urging all Nigerians to work toward the unity of the nation ridden by religious and ethnic barriers.
UPF Office of Education and Development Hosts African First Ladies
Las Vegas, USA - Delegations from Mali, Nigeria and Guinea Bissau visited Las Vegas in 2013 to discuss concepts related to peace and conflict resolution, study UPF's principles of peace and experience the area's wonders of nature and human creation.
UPF-Nigeria Offers Input on the Committee for National Dialogue
Abuja, Nigeria - An Ambassadors for Peace Seminar on National Dialogue was convened on Oct. 22, 2013, with the theme "Exposition of an Innovative Framework for Sustainable National Dialogue."
Las Vegas Hosts Seminar for Nigerian Ambassadors for Peace
Las Vegas, USA - A seminar for Nigerian Ambassadors for Peace on “Building World Peace through the Family Peace Blessing” in Las Vegas, USA, Oct.- 27 through Nov. 3 offered insights and resources for addressing marriage and family issues.
U.N. Akpan: The Role of Women in Family Education
Peace undoubtedly is a condition for development. Clearly, diverse factors interplay in building the culture of peace in families, communities and the world. This presentation is targeted at addressing the pillars upon which peace can be built and sustained with particular prominence to the momentous role of women as educators in the fulcrum of society, the family.
W.W. Akaamaa: The Role of Education in Building a Culture of Peace
This paper examines the role of peace education as it centers on conflict resolution typically on the social-behavioral symptoms of conflict, training individuals to resolve inter-personal disputes through inter-faith, harmony, national integration techniques of negotiation and (peer) mediation.
Day of Peace Observed at a Convocation in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria - A National Peacebuilding Convocation on Sept. 21 in Abuja featured a keynote speech on “The Role of Education in Building a Culture of Peace and Fostering Global Citizenship.”
J.A. Quadri: The Role of Education in Building a Culture of Peace
Education has, over the decades, established its importance in the development of any nation. The trend of leadership and scope of management would bring out efficiencies if the leaders are well equipped with information.
O. Alao: Educating and Building a Culture of Peace
There is great need for moral and ethical education generally in today’s society, particularly in our nation, Nigeria. Why this is so can be understood by reflecting briefly on current social conditions and then more specifically the manner in which education has contributed to them.
G.M. Oguire: Education through Service in Building a Culture of Peace
The topic that I have been asked to speak on is highly loaded with concepts, and each of those concepts can stand on its own as a major theme. The Role of Education is one vast theme. Building a Culture of Peace is another. Interfaith Harmony, National Integration, National Development; these can each stand as major themes. And we have to discuss them from Christian, Islamic and Unification perspectives. It is a huge task to be accomplished in a single presentation.
C.N. Chibo: The Role of Education in Building a Culture of Peace
I consider it a great honor and privilege to be asked to speak on a topic that is not just very appropriate and relevant to our contemporary world but even more importantly to our nation especially in the face of the current security and social challenges confronting every aspect of our lives. Our individual and collective efforts to make our societies a better place for all will no doubt change the face of our planet and guarantee hopes for the future.
Conference in Abuja on Education and National Development
Preparatory to the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Nigeria collaborated with the Diamond Crest Foundation (For Youth Education) to host a two-day National Conference July 24-25 on the theme of Education and Youth Development as Tools for Promoting Peace, National Development and Unity.
O. Alao: The Work of God Can Never Be Destroyed
This year we are celebrating 50 years of the OAU-AU and African independence. We are sovereign states and we depend on each other. We are then celebrating our interdependence. (Photo Link) (Smile Photos Link)
S.A. Bara u: Countering Religious Tensions in Nigeria
Tensions come as a result of misinterpretation of the religious books. At times ignorance and poverty play a greater role. Whatever are the causes, they boil down to misunderstanding and bias.
K.M. Kakto: Bringing Peace Among the People in Bauchi State, Nigeria
Many people will think, "Why does Christianity want to overcome the Islamic faith?" or "Why is the Islamic faith oppressing the Christians?" However bad the situation may be, there are people are who want to say "NO! That is not how we do it." There is a point that we started how to live together in peace.
Global Day of Parents Observed in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria - UPF-Nigeria organized a commemoration of the Global Day of Parents on June 1.