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CHAPTER NINE THE WISE WOMAN Wisdom, Strategic Thinking, Discernment and Leadership in the 21st Century The Art of Making Sound Decisions, Navigating Complexity and Building a Life of Enduring Value 1. THE WOMAN BEYOND INTELLIGENCE: THE STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF WISDOM The modern world is not suffering from a shortage of information; it is struggling with the challenge of knowing what to do with it. Every day, millions of women encounter an overwhelming volume of opinions, opportunities, advice, expectations and competing definitions of success. Knowledge is readily accessible, information travels across continents in seconds, and technology continues to expand the boundaries of human capability. Yet, amid this abundance, one quality remains indispensable: wisdom. A woman may possess impressive qualifications, professional expertise, financial resources and social influence, but without wisdom, these advantages can become difficult to manage and even more difficult to sustain. It is wisdo...

CHAPTER Nine  THE GLOBAL WOMAN The world has become increasingly interconnected. Decisions taken in one country can influence economies, security arrangements, political stability, technological development and social conditions in another. Trade agreements affect employment opportunities across continents; conflicts reshape migration patterns; climate change challenges national development plans; and technological innovation transforms how governments, businesses and citizens interact. In this changing international environment, leadership can no longer be understood exclusively within national boundaries. The modern woman must therefore develop an understanding of the world beyond her immediate environment. Her opportunities, responsibilities and influence increasingly intersect with international developments. Whether she is an entrepreneur seeking access to foreign markets, a public servant participating in international policy discussions, a diplomat representing her country, ...

 By Genesis ogiri  The Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management has conferred its prestigious Global Peace Icon Award on Abubakar Bakoji, Director of Finance and Accounts, Adamawa State Ministry of Justice, in recognition of his distinguished public service career, exemplary professional integrity and contributions to strengthening financial accountability, institutional transparency and responsible governance. The distinguished honour was bestowed at the institute’s 4th Annual Global Peace Convention, held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The convention, themed “Advancing Peace, Security and Social Cohesion in a Diverse Society,” convened an eminent assemblage of international peace ambassadors, scholars, public-sector administrators, conflict management practitioners and development advocates from Nigeria and the diaspora. Bakoji’s emergence as a recipient of the award represents a significant institutional recogni...

By Genesis ogiri  Alhaji Ibrahim Tiamiyu Adebayo, Chief Executive Officer of Ibromiyu Ventures, has been bestowed with the prestigious Peace Iconic Award at the 4th Annual Global Convention of the Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management, held at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The epoch-making convention witnessed an impressive convergence of distinguished peace stakeholders, international peace ambassadors, conflict resolution practitioners and peacebuilding advocates from Nigeria and the diaspora, who assembled to celebrate personalities whose professional trajectories and leadership engagements reflect the imperatives of peace, social cohesion and sustainable human development. The conferment of the award on Adebayo represents an institutional recognition of the strategic relevance of entrepreneurial leadership and private-sector participation in fostering societal advancement. His emergence among the award recipients further highlights the importance of engagi...

 By Genesis ogiri  The Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management has hosted its 4th Annual Global Convention in Abuja, bringing together an eminent assemblage of peace stakeholders, international peace ambassadors, distinguished scholars, conflict management practitioners and development advocates from Nigeria and the diaspora to deliberate on strategies for strengthening peace, security and social cohesion in a diverse society. The convention, held at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, was themed “Advancing Peace, Security and Social Cohesion in a Diverse Society,” reflecting the imperative of building resilient institutions, fostering inclusive communities and strengthening collaborative mechanisms for addressing the complexities of conflict in an increasingly interconnected world. The gathering provided a strategic platform for intellectual engagement, institutional networking and the exchange of perspectives on contemporary peace and security challenges, with ...

   By Genesis ogiri  Ambassador Angela N. Nwangwa, a humanitarian advocate, entrepreneur and social development enthusiast, has been conferred with the prestigious designation of Certified Global Peace Ambassador and admitted as a Senior Member of the Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management in recognition of her professional conduct and demonstrated commitment to peace promotion, conflict resolution and harmonious coexistence across diverse communities. The institutional distinction, formalised through a membership certificate issued on August 2, 2026, confers on her the global designation of Certified Global Peace Ambassador, with authorisation to use GPA before her name and SiGPCM after her name, subject to the institute's stated licensing requirements. The recognition further integrates her into a professional network committed to advancing peace advocacy, conflict prevention and sustainable social transformation. Ambassador Angela's professional ...