The Kogi Advocacy for Peace and Development has nominated three prominent personalities as Ambassadors for Peace and Development in Kogi State.
The nominees are Dr. Ejeh A. Usman, Senator Abubakar Ohere, and Prof. Ado Shaibu, representing Kogi East, Kogi Central, and Kogi West respectively.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the group’s Director of Media and Publicity, Dr Peter Ugbedeojo Nelson, the appointments followed what the organization described as a careful assessment of the nominees’ contributions to peacebuilding, youth empowerment, community service, and development across the state.
The organization stated that the selected ambassadors have distinguished themselves through integrity, leadership capacity, and commitment to humanitarian causes within their various spheres of influence.
Speaking on the nomination of Dr. Ejeh A. Usman, the statement noted that he has continued to champion youth-focused initiatives through mentorship programmes, scholarships, skills acquisition projects, and employment support for young people across Kogi State.
On Sen. Abubakar Ohere, the group described him as an experienced political leader known for grassroots mobilization, advocacy for infrastructure development, and efforts aimed at promoting peace and inclusive governance in Kogi Central.
The organization also commended Prof. Ado Shaibu for his contributions to educational advancement, inter-ethnic dialogue, and community development initiatives that have strengthened unity and social progress in Kogi West.
The group said the combined experience of the three ambassadors in youth development, public service, and academia would further strengthen ongoing efforts in civic education, conflict resolution, and sustainable development across the state.
It added that the ambassadors would collaborate with government institutions, traditional rulers, youth organizations, civil society groups, and development partners to advance peace, security, and inclusive growth in Kogi State.
The organization further called on Kogi indigenes both at home and in the diaspora to support the initiative in order to promote peaceful coexistence and accelerate development across the 21 local government areas of the state.
The Kogi Advocacy for Peace and Development is a non-partisan platform committed to fostering unity, encouraging dialogue, promoting accountability in governance, and supporting policies and projects capable of improving the lives of citizens across Kogi State.
