Former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan and other notable public figures are expected to speak on peace and conflict resolution at a webinar scheduled to hold tomorrow, July 7, to formally launch a foundation, the Joseph Adolo Okotie-Eboh Peace and Conflict Resolution Foundation (JAOPCRF).
The webinar which will address ‘Peace and Conflict Resolution- The Political and Governance Perspectives’, holds at the first anniversary of the Late Okotie-Eboh who died July 6, 2019.
Apart from Jonathan who is the keynote speaker, former External Affairs Minister Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, renowned scholar, Prof. Anya. O. Anya are among dignitaries to speak at a webinar.
According to a statement released by the family and signed by Dr.(Mrs.) Dere Awosika, the launch of the Foundation is in furtherance of the ideals of a peaceful and better society which the late Okotie-Eboh stood for in his lifetime.
“Peace is the hope of every nation, the promise of every politician and the desire of every living person. The effects of conflict and violence are far-reaching and it is impossible to truly separate oneself. Peace is the only solution that provides security and promises sustainable development towards a better future,” she sad.
