Ogbuefi Emmanuel Ezima, General Manager of Choice FM Nnewi, a division of the Ibeto Group, has been appointed as a United Nations Distinguished Ambassador for World Peace. The prestigious appointment was announced during the 2024 World Peace Day Celebration held at the Dora Akunyili Women Development Center in Awka, Anambra State.
The event, hosted by the United Nations ECOSOC Peace and Positive Living Awareness Center in collaboration with the Institute for Peace, Security and Development Studies of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, featured high-level discussions on global peace initiatives. The convener, His Excellency, Ambassador Dr. Ozioma Festus Ozoemena, highlighted the significance of peace, quoting United Nations Secretary General António Guterres: “Peace is the ultimate prize for all humanity, and as wars begin in the minds of men, so should the defenses of peace be constructed in the minds of men.”
Mr. Ezima, in accepting the appointment, expressed his deep gratitude and viewed the role as a call to responsibility in support of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UNESCO’s global agenda for peace. “This platform allows me to further amplify the advocacy for world peace, especially in my capacity as the GM of one of the biggest radio stions in Nigeria,” said Ezima. He emphasized the critical role that media professionals play in shaping narratives that promote unity and peace and his commitment to the cause.
The event drew notable dignitaries from across the region, reaffirming the need for collective action in addressing global conflicts and ensuring sustainable peace.