Moses Obikpe Bags Honorary PhD, Peace Achievers’ Awards

By Genesis ogiri, Abuja 

The institute for Global peace and Conflicts Management  has confered  an Honorary Doctorate Degree on Moses Obikpe for his unparalleled commitment to excellence and his significant contributions to peace building in Nigeria.

Dr Moses was honoured alongside other eminent Nigerians drawn from different backgrounds at the 2nd edition of the prestigious institute of Global peace and Conflicts Management annual Peace Building  Awards and Induction Summit, which took place on Saturday at  Barcelona hotel  in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

The conferment ceremony which took place in Abuja being 30th November, 2024, further reinforces Moses's commitment to excellence and his role as a thought leader in peace building in Nigeria.

While speaking with newsmen on the sideline of the event, he expressed gratitude to the Institute for Peace and Conflicts Management for the recognition done on him while promise to double his effort in peace building within the community and globally 

According to to his word " I have been in peace building for over 24 years. 

Dr. Moses work with UNESCO which is the peace building agency of the United Nations, which strengthens his commitments to peace building and advocacy.

"He maintained that peace building is a process, and this award  will  spur me to do more for humanity. 

Saturday Newsway understands that, Dr. Moses Obikpe is not just a leader; he is a guiding light, illuminating the path of countless individuals who have had the privilege to cross his path. His wisdom, depth, and finesse have cultivated a community that thrives on the principles of humility, hardwork and self-discovery.

The president of the institute, Dr Asiwju Adetuberu Oludotun  who conducted the conferment rites, urged the recipients of the honour to be good ambassadors of the institute.

He explained that Moses  and others were honoured with the doctorate degree because of thier prudence, integrity and excellence in leadership, and service to humanity.

The Registrar of the institute,  Amb. Joshua Tarhule, who congratulated the recipients, said the Peace Achievers Award recognises individuals who have contributed immensely to nation-building, through peace-driven initiatives, education and youth empowerment.

He, therefore, urged the awardees to see the honour as a ‘higher calling’ towards deeper commitment to peace building in Nigeria, Africa and the world at large.

“The  Doctoral fellowship Peace Awards is a private initiative of peace  IGPCM to recognize individuals and organisations in Africa who have demonstrated strong commitment in serving their communities.

“We are building a movement involving all sectors of the society that promote peace and unity in Africa.

“There is no better time than this to honour outstanding personalities like you, so together we can make our world great.

Registrar, Joshua explained that although there were a lot of patriotic men and women, who have contributed meaningfully in the peace building project in Nigeria, it was imperative to honour the ‘outstanding’ ones like Moses Obikpe 

Dr.Moses is an emerging visionary leader and success-focused professional with strong commitment towards achieving excellence.



The event was more than just a celebration of the Award of doctorate degrees; it was a testament to the unwavering support and love that has been extended by friends and strangers alike. The connections made, the conversations had, and the beautiful memories created resonate deeply with everyone present, leaving a lasting impression that will be cherished for years to come.

 

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