The United Nations Positive Livelihood Award Centre (UN-POLAC) has appointed Peter Ohagwa as its new Country President.
The inauguration ceremony, held in Uyo on Thursday – yesterday, February 27 – marked the transition of leadership from Prof. Mercy Funmi Adesanya Davies to Engr. Ohagwa, a seasoned peace advocate and conflict resolution expert.
Imo State Coordinator of UN-POLAC, Onyenobi Samuel, in a statement, described Ohagwa’s new role as a testament to his unwavering dedication to peacebuilding, conflict resolution and social justice advocacy.
According to him, Ohagwa has been instrumental in fostering harmony, mediating community disputes, and leading efforts to abolish the Osu caste system in Igboland.
His activities have far-reaching impacts, extending to both local and international jurisdictions and earning him recognition as a committed peace ambassador, the statement stressed.
Prior to his appointment, Ohagwa served as Deputy Country President of UN-POLAC, former Imo State Coordinator, UN-POLAC, Commandant, Imo Peace Corps and Director General, Bureau for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Imo State, among others, garnering, in the process, extensive experience that has significantly contributed to the promotion of peace, unity, and societal transformation in Nigeria.
As the new Country President, Engr. Ohagwa is expected to lead UN-POLAC to greater heights, strengthening its mission of promoting peaceful coexistence, human rights, and sustainable development.
Established in 2001, UN-POLAC is an autonomous international institution affiliated with the United Nations and UNESCO.
It was created in line with the UN General Assembly’s resolution declaring 2001-2010 as the Decade for Peace and Non-Violence, with a mandate to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UNESCO’s Culture of Peace initiative.
The organization plays a crucial role in maintaining peace, security and the restoration of human dignity across Nigeria and Africa.
“We believe that under your guidance, UN-POLAC will achieve even greater success in fostering peace and security. Your visionary leadership will leave a lasting impact on Nigeria and beyond.”
