[GIST] Buratai, Fowler, Ice Prince others slated for Peace Achievers Awards

Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai, Managing Director, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Babatunde Fowler and popular musician Ice Prince have been selected to receive the Peace Achievers Award.

The event which is slated to hold on the 23 September in Abuja will also honour South Africa’s high commissioner to Nigeria Louis Mnguni, petroleum minister of state Ibe Kachikwu, federal legislator Dozie Nwankwo, Daar Communications founder Raymond Dokpesi.

Managing Director of the organization Kingsley Amafibe told Daily Trust that the annual awards was to recognise individuals and organizations in Nigeria and Africa who have demonstrated strong commitment to serving their community.

He noted that the Peace Achievers Awards also seeks to encourage leaders and organizations in Nigeria and Africa to continue to be force of position change, to inspire thoughtful dialogue about the issues facing our communities and the world.

According to him, "If we work together, we can build a global partnership for peace. We recognize excellent individuals and corporate organizations that have created opportunities for the common man."

Also to be recipient's of the award Kenneth Emejuru, Founder, Kenneth Emejuru Foundation, Mike Ezuruonye, Barrister Dan Iwuanyawu , Former Chairman, Labour Party, Paul Orhii, Former, DG NAFDAC amongst other persons who have contributed to the promotion of peace in their communities.

Also to receive the awards are Founder, The Elizabeth Foundation, Mrs. Angel O. Adelami, First Rotech Group of Companies, Chief Austin Oguejiofor, , CEO, Dahksn Investment Limited, Bola Asha, White Oak Group, Founder, CHIBRARF, Onyinye Nwosu,  BELLANAIJA, CEO, Vivid Vision Global Resources, Mr. Michael Friday, CEO ACE Entertainment, Chief Ikenna Okafor, Chairman, Kevees Global Leasing Limited, Alex Okoroji, Seyilaw, Isabella Ayuk, President, McCarthy and Martha Mukoro Foundation, John E. Mukoro, DG Network for the defense of Democracy of good governance, Amb Hon Sobomabo Jackrich, Chairman, Adron Homes and Properties, Dr. Oba Adetola Emmanuel King, CEO, Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Regina Daniels and Empress Njamah and a host of others.