By Henry Uche
The International Society of Diplomats has conferred the Face of Peace & Integrity Advocates award on a traditional ruler, Eze Nicholas Emenike Njoku, who is the traditional leader of Ndi Igbo living in Ejigbo, Lagos. The award comes with a diplomatic passport and an international vehicle plate number.
The Society said the awards and recognitions came as a result of a selfless and sacrificial lifestyle of the traditional leader and other humanitarian services he had rendered to people within and beyond his immediate environment.
Njoku said the awards meant more responsibilities for him and more service delivery to the people under his rulership. “First, I acknowledge the Almighty God who is the King of kings. I need more composition, more focus, and determination to touch more lives positively. With God on my side; good health, wisdom, and knowledge are assured.”
Njoku affirmed that he would work with men and women of virtues and character to enable him to meet the enormous tasks before him. “My major tasks are to ensure there is peace among the Igbos, the Yorubas, the Hausa, and other tribes within my coverage. Without peace, there would be no progress, so we must ensure there is unity, truth, and progress for everyone.”
He advised President Tinubu to treat every person and tribes equally, make peace with everyone to achieve progress. “The president should look inward, treat everyone equally, and ensure there is peace for national progress.”
A member of the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), Emmanuel Ebuk, affirmed that Eze Njoku deserved the honor bestowed on him, having dedicated his life to helping indigent people and destitutes around him for many years.
He urged the well to do in the society to prioritize Sustainable Development Goals 1 and 2, which aim to eradicate poverty and hunger in the world, saying, “Eze Njoku has impacted uncomfortable people in the society, no wonder IAWPA honoured him today. We implore others to lead by example, make peace, help the poor, stand for truth and justice, and watch what God has for you.”
For the Lagos State Director of IAWPA, Ambassador Chris Nkemakolam, more honours will be given to those who deserve it. He charged Eze Njoku to remain humble, teachable, and loyal to those ahead of him if he must go farther. “This honour is to spur him to do greater things in life for humanity. And we believe in his abilities to make more impacts to humanity, ” he added.
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