The Worldwide Affiliation of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has introduced that Kebbi and Abia States will host this 12 months’s World Democracy Day occasions of their respective states.
The affiliation additionally introduced that the governors of Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Niger, and Katsina States in addition to a one-time governorship aspirant in Imo State, Dr. Petrus N. Dikeocha (NKASIOBI NDI IMO) will obtain IAWPA’s Eminent Peace Ambassadors Award for his or her contributions to selling peace and safety of their respective states.
IAWPA’s Worldwide Spokesman, Amb. Emmanuel Nkweke, whereas briefing journalists in Abuja the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday, stated the World Democracy Day occasion, which might be a aspect occasion of the affiliation, might be used to focus on the positive factors recorded by the nation since 1999.
He referred to as on Nigerians to understand democracy as a result of it’s the most inclusive type of authorities.
He stated the selection of the governors was as a result of proactive measures they’ve put in place to curb the actions of bandits of their respective states.
Amb. Nkweke stated the occasions have been scheduled to carry in Kebbi State on Saturday, September 14, whereas that of Imo State will happen on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
In an identical vein, the focal individual for the Kebbi State occasion, Amb. Hassan Adamu, in collaboration with the CEO of PETVIV NIGERIA LIMITED, advised newsmen that each one equipment has been put in place to make sure the success of the occasion within the State.
They hailed the State governor, Nasir Idris, for sustaining peace within the state, making it probably the most peaceable states within the nation, stressing that the selection of the state as one of many states internet hosting this 12 months’s Worldwide Democracy Day occasion underscored the significance the affiliation has positioned on the state.
The Worldwide Day of Democracy is widely known around the globe on September 15 annually. It was established by way of a decision handed by the UN Common Meeting in 2007, encouraging governments to strengthen and consolidate democracy.
