May Peace Prevail On Earth International Celebrates the UN International Day of Peace, Nigeria 2025
September 19, 2025
On Friday, September 19, 2025, May Peace Prevail On Earth International (MPPOEI) hosted the 2025 United Nations International Day of Peace Celebration in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, under the theme: “Act Now for a Peaceful World.” The event took place at the Conference Hall of Corporate Residence, Echelon Hotel, William Jumbo Road, Old GRA, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Program Highlights
The celebration featured a keynote by Dr. Cliff Jarrell of the Global Foundation for Orphaned Children. In his opening remarks, Mojima Etokudo, Nigeria Representative of MPPOEI, called for peace at the level of individuals, organizations, and governments.
Panel Discussion
A distinguished panel addressed pressing peace issues, including:
- Prof. Auwal Magashi, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Kano State
- Prof. Iniodu George Ukpong, University of Cross River State
- Khalifa Murtala Bamidele, Muslim cleric
- Emem Mojima, Girls’ Child Advocate & Chairperson, NIPR Student Association, Akwa Ibom State University
- Ini Jimmy, President, Leadership Clinic (Moderator)
The Royal Father of the Day, His Royal Majesty Eze Barr. Godspower Onuekwa, Ph.D., King of Emohua Kingdom and President General of Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organization Worldwide, appealed for peace in Nigeria through respect for humanity.
Participation & Media
The ceremony drew participants from across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Students of Holy Cross International School, Port Harcourt, presented a powerful spoken word performance urging the United Nations to advocate for peace in Gaza and other conflict areas.
The event enjoyed wide coverage across television, radio, newspapers, social media, and was supported by young volunteers from schools and the private sector who served as ushers and protocol staff.
Special Messages
- A video message from Rika Yoshikawa, Vice President of MPPOEI
- A message from Fumi Johns Stewart, Executive Director of MPPOEI (read by Emem Mojima)
- The UN Secretary-General’s Message (read by Alhaji Abubakar Ahmad)
- Goodwill messages from Deborah Moldow, Yashio Mochizuki, and Lisa Parker
The 2025 Nigeria IDP Steering Committee, led by Dr. Godwin Kave, Amb.P, expressed gratitude to the UN Secretary-General, the MPPOEI global team, and all supporters who made the celebration possible.
Peace Awards
As part of the ceremony, the Desktop Peace Pole Award was conferred upon global citizens and organizations for their contributions to peace. Honorees were decorated with Peace Medals, Buttons, Stickers, Certificates, and Flyers inscribed with the universal prayer: “May Peace Prevail on Earth.” Prayers for peace in Rivers State, Nigeria, Africa, and the global community were offered, and participants sang the peace song composed for the event, “O God of Peace.”
Honorees
The following eminent individuals and organizations were recognized as Ambassadors of Peace:
- HRM King Godspower Onuekwa – President, Ikwerre Cultural Organization Worldwide
- Rt. Hon. Okpolupm Etteh – Member, Federal Parliament, Abuja
- Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman – Chairman, National Hajj Commission, Nigeria
- Prof. Auwal Ibrahim Magashi – Northwest Nigeria Peace Advisor
- Engr. Chinonso Boniface Umeh – School Proprietor
- Dr. Inemesit Ekanem – Medical Doctor
- HRH Obong Sabbath Udeme – Clan Head
- Khalifa Murtala Suleiman Bamidele – Chief Imam
- Alhaji Abubakar Ahmad Gwani – Muslim Cleric
- HRH Abdulkadir Balarabe – District Head of Jogana, Kano State
- Alhaji Rabiu Rabiu – SM Gibrima Group, Philanthropist
- Dr. Cliff Jarrell (USA) – Global Foundation for Orphaned Children
- HRM Queen Unwaowo Raymond Inyang – Uman Enin Akwa Afaha Worldwide
- Rita Saturday Akpanessien – Permanent Secretary, Akwa Ibom State Government
- Barr. Godfrey James Okirigwe – Legal Luminary
- Dr. Unyime Akpan – Educationist
- Oluwasegun Bakare – Philanthropist
- Ndifreke Archibong – Agriculturist
May Peace Prevail on Earth.
Mojima Etokudo
Nigeria Representative
May Peace Prevail On Earth International