Other recipients of the Peace Achievers awards include the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai ,who was honoured with the ‘Award for Excellence in Peacekeeping” and the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Ibe Kachikwu. Mr Kenneth Emejuru was honoured with the a ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’,and the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) amongst others.
The Project Director of the organisation, Mr Kingsley Amafibe said the artistes were recognised for contributing to the growth of the Nigerian entertainment industry which has empowered many youths. He added that some of the recipients had also been involved in humanitarian gestures over the years to promote social peace and harmony, which was in consonance with the objectives of the organisation.
“These veterans have contributed a lot in building social harmony and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria, using the entertainment industry. “They entertain and bring happiness to Nigerians, which are crucial keys to peace, in spite of tribal and religious differences”, he said.