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Chapter Secretary General
Global Peace Council Member
Forum in Abuja Addresses Human Trafficking on the UN Day of the Remembrance of Victims of Slavery
March 27, 2013
Abuja, Nigeria - UPF-Nigeria organized a discussion at the National Merit Award House in Abuja on March 27, 2013, to commemorate the UN Day of Remembrance of Slavery Victims and International Women's Day.
U. Ebele: Human Trafficking - A Modern-Day Slavery
March 27, 2013
Human trafficking is a complex activity that usually requires a group of criminal accomplices working together to achieve the ultimate purpose of producing a continuing stream of income from exploitation of vulnerable persons. It is one of the fastest growing areas of international criminal activity, according to the United Nations.
R.O. Oko: National Corruption and Economic Slavery: A Burden for the Future Generation - The Issues and Way Forward
March 27, 2013
Thank you for the opportunity to address this assembly on a critical issue that plaques not only our nation but many nations around the world. I have been requested to lead the discussion on national corruption and economic slavery in Nigeria with a focus on its burden for the future generation of Nigerians as well as the key issues promoting corruption and the steps we should take.
UPF Seminar Builds Peace in Nigeria's Bayelsa State
September 29, 2012
Yenegoa, Nigeria - "Peacebuilding Beyond the Boundaries of Politics, Religion, Culture, Tradition, Ethnicity, Nationality and Race” was the topic of a gathering for peace and reconciliation Sept. 28-29, 2012, in Nigeria’s Bayelsa State.
Seminar on Day of Peace in Nigeria
September 22, 2012
Abuja, Nigeria - "Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future" was the theme of a conference held by UPF-Nigeria in Abuja on marriage and family as instruments for peace Sept. 21 and 22, 2012.
A Call by UPF to Seek Paths of Reconciliation and Forgiveness
August 8, 2012
The Universal Peace Federation extends its sincere condolences to communities targeted by recent violence and calls on people of faith to come together in mutual support and a spirit of reconciliation.
In Memoriam: Chief Segun Olusola
June 21, 2012
It is with heavy feelings of great loss that UPF-Nigeria announces the passing on of the Chairman of its Board of Trustees, Chief Segun Olusola, on June 21 in Lagos.
Lagos Conference on Marriage and Family
June 7, 2012
Lagos, Nigeria - A nationwide conference on Marriage and Family as Instruments for Peace and National Development took place June 6-7, 2012 during a time of national mourning after a plane crash in Lagos claimed the lives of 163 people.
UPF-Nigeria Launches Marriage and Family Conferences
June 7, 2012
Lagos, Nigeria - A marriage and family conference in Lagos June 5-7 launched a series of events on “Marriage and Family as Instruments for Peace and National Development." Programs are planned in six cities leading up to a national conference and interfaith blessing festival in Abuja later in the year.
U.J. Ogwu: The Price of Violence and Dividends in Healing the Wounds of History
February 15, 2012
There have been cases of conflict involving Nigerians of differing regional, tribal, and religious backgrounds. While the majority of Nigerians are peace-loving people, there are those who stimulate violence, often to serve their own interests.
Chief Shonekan Addresses Habitat Conference in Abjua
October 4, 2011
Abuja, Nigeria -UPF Global Peace Council member Ernest Shonekan addressed an October 4 conference in Abuja on "Shelter and Urban Renewal," in commemoration of World Habitat Day. World Habitat Day is a day set aside for commemoration by the United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT), to ensure that everyone in the world lives in decent houses and environment.
Day of Peace Observed in Three Nigerian States
September 21, 2011
UPF-Nigeria organized commemorations of the International Day of Peace in the states of Plateau, Taraba and Abuja in the latter part of September 2011, seeking to defuse the violence that has plagued areas of the nation.
Ambassadors for Peace Seminar in Abuja
August 2, 2011
Abuja, Nigeria - A seminar following up on the recent visit by UPF Founders to Nigeria sparked discussions about ways Nigerian Ambassadors for Peace can work together to address challenges facing their nation. About 100 people attended the July 31 to August 2 sessions in Abuja.
International Leadership Conference Schedule
July 18, 2011
On July 17, at the Abuja International Conference Center, Dr. Sun Myung Moon, Founder of the Universal Peace Federation and a renowned global advocate for peace for many decades, offered an extraordinary message of hope for the future of mankind and the vital role that Nigeria and all of Africa must play in bringing about a new era for all humanity.
Leadership Conference in Abuja Offers Nigeria Hope for Peace
July 17, 2011
Abuja, Nigeria - The International Conference Center in Abuja was the setting for a peace address by UPF Founder Rev. Sun Myung Moon on July 17, 2011.
E.N. Dhakal: A Call to Good Governance
July 17, 2011
“I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.” Ladies and Gentlemen, this is a quote of an African hero Nelson Mandela. Then how Africa can attain such peace with itself? We need responsible leadership and good governance to accomplish it.
Universal Primary Education Review in Abuja
July 2, 2011
Abuja, Nigeria - UPF-Nigeria and the Youth Federation for World Peace-Nigeria organized a symposium about universal primary education at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja on July 2. The 2011 Annual Ministerial Review in Geneva, Switzerland, on this topic will focus on "implementing the internationally agreed goals and commitments in regard to education."
Day of Families Observed in Lagos
May 12, 2011
Lagos, Nigeria - Following the post-election violence which erupted in some northern states of Nigeria leading to loss of lives and property, bringing much pain and agony to many families, the Lagos State chapter of UPF organized a conference to commemorate the International Day of Families. The event took place on May 12 at the Lagos Airport Hotel-Ikeja.
V.S. Akpati: Potential Contribution of African Traditional Religion to an Interreligious Council
January 13, 2011
The African traditional religion is the oldest religious paradigm in the history of the human race. It is a scientific fact that human life started in Africa. From the early stags of civilization, man has been looking into ways of communicating with his creator. The traditional religion of the African people recognizes the fact that there is a supreme being that supersedes all other beings in creation. In different languages, God is called by different names, e.g., Olodumare, Chukwu, etc. Thus the religion recognizes the presence of the elemental forces of creation: the forces of the earth, water, land, and air. And according to homogeneous manifestation, there are names for the guardian forces of the elements.
V.S. Akpati: Potential Contributions of African Religions
December 31, 2010
The traditional religious leaders will bring wisdom, gentle leadership, and the peaceful ways of the ancestors—something fresh and real. They promote respect, dignity, and honor to complement the other religions. There is much to learn from each other. In sitting together to talk, we become friends and brothers, which will manifest in new bonding.
