NIGERIA
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Chapter Secretary General
Global Peace Council Member
55 Years after Independence, Nigerians Discuss the Future
October 3, 2015
Abuja, Nigeria—To commemorate the 55th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence, UPF convened a roundtable to discuss Nigeria’s future.
Nigerian Ambassadors for Peace to Act against Corruption
September 30, 2015
Abuja, Nigeria—Ambassadors for Peace from all over Nigeria have formed a National Action Committee on Corruption.
Nigerians Discuss Educating for Peace and Development
September 26, 2015
Jos, Nigeria—“Rethinking Education as a Tool for Peace and Development” was the theme of a national summit that drew educators from across Nigeria.
International Day of Peace Observed in Nigeria
September 21, 2015
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria observed the 2015 UN International Day of Peace with special programs in the capitals of two states.
Nigerians Celebrate Tenth Anniversary of UPF Founding
September 12, 2015
Abuja, Nigeria—Ambassadors for Peace and UPF-Nigeria staff celebrated UPF’s 10th anniversary by pledging to continue the work of the Founders.
Nigerian Ambassadors for Peace Honor Memory of UPF Founder
August 30, 2015
Abuja, Nigeria—Nigerian Ambassadors for Peace attended a ceremony honoring the third anniversary of the passing of UPF Founder Dr. Sun Myung Moon.
Nigerian State and UPF to Partner for Peacebuilding
August 21, 2015
Port Harcourt, Nigeria—The government of Rivers State has pledged to partner with UPF-Nigeria on peacebuilding programs in the state and around the Niger Delta.
UPF-Nigeria: Promotes Peacebuilding
July 9, 2015
Abuja, Nigeria—Cultivating the right attitude and acquiring relevant knowledge and skills for conflict resolution and national reconciliation were the focus of a seminar presented by UPF.
Strong Families Bring Peace and Development, Nigerian Academics Say
June 4, 2015
Lagos, Nigeria—"Building Strong Families for National Peace and Development" was the title of a one-day conference organized by the Lagos State chapter of UPF-Nigeria at the University of Lagos, Akoka, on June 4, 2015.
Global Day of Parents Observed in Nigeria
June 1, 2015
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria celebrated the Global Day of Parents by calling on all leaders to serve their constituencies with the heart of true parents.
Nigerian Former President Honored as Peace-Loving Global Citizen
May 27, 2015
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF has awarded the outgoing Nigerian president a Peace-Loving Global Citizen certificate in recognition of his conduct during the recent Nigerian election.
International Day of Families Observed in Nigeria
May 15, 2015
Abuja, Nigeria—A UPF-organized summit marked the 2015 United Nations International Day of Families by recommending the establishment of a national Ministry of Family Affairs.
UPF Team Visits Nigerian State Governor, Executive Council
April 29, 2015
Kaduna, Nigeria—The UPF-Nigeria secretary general has commended the outgoing Kaduna State governor for supporting peace initiatives and for his conduct in accepting defeat in recent general elections.
UPF-Nigeria Addresses Xenophobia
April 24, 2015
Abuja, Nigeria - In response to the xenophobic attacks in South Africa, UPF-Nigeria Ambassadors for Peace called on all people to realize that we are one human family under a common Creator and should live with others and for the sake of others.
Nigerian Ambassadors for Peace Open Education Center
April 18, 2015
Warri, Nigeria—Thanks to the involvement of two Ambassadors for Peace, UPF-Nigeria has opened an Ambassadors for Peace Education Center in the city of Warri in Delta State.
UPF-Nigeria Statement on the Nigerian Presidential Election
April 1, 2015
UPF-Nigeria congratulates Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, president-elect of Nigeria, for his victory in the presidential elections and commends H.E. Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, president of Nigeria, for taking a stand for the sake of the peace and unity of Nigeria.
International Women’s Day Observed in Nigeria
March 10, 2015
Abuja, Nigeria — Approximately 100 distinguished guests attended a Special Women’s Assembly held by UPF-Nigeria to mark International Women’s Day.
Nigerian Volunteers Train for Peaceful Elections
February 28, 2015
Abuja, Nigeria—Following the postponement of general elections, UPF-Nigeria, in partnership with the West Africa Network of Election Observers (WANEO), has intensified efforts to train volunteers in peaceful election practices.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Nigeria
February 8, 2015
UPF-Nigeria organized a campaign in many parts of the nation to "Pray and Preach for Peace and Peaceful Elections" during World Interfaith Harmony Week.
West African Youth Leaders Back Peaceful Nigerian Elections
January 31, 2015
Abuja, Nigeria - Youth leaders from five West African nations came together to discuss upcoming elections in Nigeria.
