UNIPGC-AFRICA to honor Ikono Chairman with Commander of Peace award
By Emmanuel Ufon
Preparations are in top gear for the United International Peace and Governance Council, UNIPGC to honor the Chairman of Ikono Local Government Area, Engr. Oto-Obong Okon Essien with the award of the Commander of Peace, COP.
UNIPGC-AFRICA is an integral part of International Peace and Governance Council (IPGC), Atlanta, USA and also the Chartered Institute of Peace and Governance Inc (CIPG) Texas, USA devoted to the promotion of Sustainable Peace, Good Governance Advocacy and Poverty Eradication across globe.
According to the organization, the Chairman of Ikono Local Government Area will be honored on Saturday, 5th April, 2025 at the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs, NIIA Victoria Island Lagos during the 14th edition of the Pan African Leadership Symposium And Honors.
Engr. Essien will be honored along with other prominent African Leaders like the President of Zanzibar, *H.E Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi* The event will witness full representation of. Countries from four regions in Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa, South Africa.
On her part, the Chairman while confirming the invitation for the award confirmation expressed appreciation to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno and the people of Ikono Local Government Area for the opportunity given to her to serve as the local government chairman and promised to do more towards peace sustaonace in line with the A-R-I-S-E Agenda of the Governor
