The United Nations (UN) University For Global Peace said plan is on the way to establish the first African University for Peace in Benue state.
Royal Ambassador General of the UN University for Global Peace, His Royal Highness Valentine Sunday Abat disclosed this on Friday at a press conference in Makurdi.
Abat said the university is expected to train leaders in the country in peace building and tackling of day to day challenges faced in their positions.
He said it is the belief of the United Nations that if there is no peace there would be no progress or development.
“We believe that if the university is established here, it will go a long way to train our leaders in building peace.
“Most people go into leadership without having even the basic knowledge of managing adminstrative issues confronting them.
“So establishing such university will go a long way to train our leaders on peace building and everything concerning leadership,” he said.
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He explained that they are establishing the University in the state in recognition of Governor Ortom’s efforts in peace building.
“I want to congratulate the people of Benue state for having such a wonderful man. The governor who made sure that the life of his people are peaceful and protected.
“Peace is very very important to man’s survival. Without peace, there will be no progress or development,” he added.
He further stated that the University has also invited the Russell’s Hall group to partner with Benue state government in building economic infrastructure in the state.
Meanwhile, the International Human Rights Commission, IHRC, will confer Nelson Mandela award on Gov. Samuel Ortom on his efforts in building peace in Benue.
Ambassador Hassain Bou-said, President IHRC Geneva, disclosed this in Makurdi.
He said Ortom is the second governor in the country to be conferred with the Mandela award by the IHRC.
According to him, the award will be handed over to the governor on Saturday in Makurdi as well as to the state lawmakers for making legislations that have resulted to peace in Benue.
