The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, will be among high-profile Nigerians to be honoured at the forthcoming National Peace and Unity Summit organized by the Global Alliance for Peace and Unity (GAPU).
Chairman of the Summit’s Publicity Committee, Maryam Aminu, disclosed that the summit, scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, 2025, at the Royal Choice Inn Hotel, Abuja, will bring together over 1,000 delegates from across the nation to deliberate on the theme: “Peace and Unity as a Panacea for Democratic and Economic Development.”
Senator Akume will be recognised as the “Icon of Peace/Unity and Pillar of Democracy in Nigeria” in celebration of his exemplary public service, statesmanship, and enduring contributions to national cohesion.
The highlight of the summit will be the presentation of prestigious awards to notable public figures whose efforts have contributed significantly to peacebuilding, national integration, infrastructural development, and grassroots empowerment.
Among the recipients are:
His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, Governor of Nasarawa State as Peace Governor of the Year 2025
His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, PhD, Governor of Benue State as Icon of Peace/Unity and Infrastructural Development Governor of the Year 2025
His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago, Governor of Niger State as Best Peace/Security and Agricultural Development Governor of the Year 2025
Hajia Munirat Abdullahi, Commissioner for Finance, Budget, and Planning, Nasarawa State as Amazon of Peace and Best Female Commissioner of Finance in Nigeria
Others include: Sen. Ewemazino Thomas Joel Onowakpo as Icon of Peace and Grassroots Development in Nigeria
Rt. Hon. Joshua Audu Gana, Member, House of Representatives as Icon of Peace and Youth Empowerment in Nigeria
Silas Ali Agara, DG, National Directorate of Employment as Icon of Peace and Youth Development in Nigeria
Rt. Hon. Jeremiah Umaru, Member, House of Representatives as Icon of Unity and Youth Empowerment in Nigeria
Rt. Hon. Terseer Ugbor, Member, House of Representatives as Peace and Unity Advocate in Nigeria
Rt. Hon. Abubakar Hassan Nalaraba, Federal Lawmaker as Icon of Peace/Unity and Grassroots Development in Nigeria
Mr. Moses Jikka McDaniel, CEO of Gaji Luxury Hotels and Founder, McDaniel Foundation as Icon of Peace, Philanthropy, and Youth Empowerment in Nigeria
AIG Umar Shehu Nadada, Assistant Inspector General of Police as Icon of Peace and Security in Nigeria 2025
Hon. Ahmed Aliyu Tijani, Federal Commissioner/CEO, NCFRMI as Icon of Peace and Unity Award 2025 and
Hon. Barr. Mrs. Lois Hembadon Adura, UK-based Councillor as Amazon of Peace and Most Outstanding Female Girl-Child Advocate in Nigeria
GAPU believes that recognizing and celebrating these trailblazers will further encourage impactful governance, peaceful coexistence, and democratic resilience in Nigeria.
The summit will also feature keynote speeches and collaborative discussions aimed at identifying solutions to national challenges through unity and visionary leadership.
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