Story by Iyiola Ayomide
Nigeria Institute Of International Affairs (NIIA) Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria---
The PALESH Nigeria 2025 conference is set to tackle the most pressing issues affecting Africa's stability, security, and economy. Under the theme "Adaptive Leadership & Stability in Africa: Prospects & Challenges," the Leadership Symposium will delve into five critical topics.
1. Implications of the Exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from ECOWAS
The recent exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States will be examined for its impact on regional stability, security, and economy. This development raises concerns about the future of regional cooperation and the potential consequences for the African continent.
2. Mediation, Reconciliation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
The Symposium will explore the effectiveness of mediation, reconciliation, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in resolving conflicts, using the Rwanda and DR Congo conflict as a reference point. This session will discuss the role of these mechanisms in promoting sustainable peace and stability in Africa.
3. Cultural Diplomacy: A Conceptual Approach to Sustainable Peace through Tourism
Cultural diplomacy will be discussed as a conceptual approach to achieving sustainable peace through tourism. This session will examine how cultural exchange programs and tourism can foster greater understanding and cooperation among African nations, promoting peace and stability.
4. The Role of Traditional Institutions in Enhancing Peaceful Co-existence
The Symposium will investigate the role of traditional institutions in enhancing peaceful co-existence in grassroots communities across Africa. This session will discuss the importance of traditional institutions in promoting conflict resolution, reconciliation, and sustainable peace.
5. Nexus between Good Governance, Security & National Development
Finally, the conference will explore the nexus between good governance and security, examining the relationship between effective governance and regional stability. This session will discuss the importance of good governance in promoting security and stability in Africa.
The PALESH Nigeria 2025 Leadership Symposium promises to be a thought-provoking and insightful event, bringing together experts and stakeholders to discuss the most pressing issues affecting Africa's stability and security.
PALESH NIGERIA 2025 SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
👉 --- Prof. Patrick Lumumba PLO
Former CEO, Kenya Anti Corruption Commission, Kenya
👉 Her Excellency, Chief Dr Jewel Howard Taylor - Immediate Past Vice President of Liberia and MATRON, UNIPGC AFRICA
👉 . Hon. Grace Naledi M. Nigeria
Former South African Minister Of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation
👉 Senator Dr. Grace Folashade Bent, Nigeria
Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Of Council, University of Jos.
👉 Mr Samuel KALKOUMDO, Special Adviser to President Of Burkina Faso
👉 . Prof. Roland Nigeria - Senior Advocate Of Nigeria (SAN)
👉 Hon. Dr. Pratt Memunatt (Mrs)
Former Sierra Leone Honorable Minister Of Culture & Tourism (10 Mins)
👉 Maj. Gen. Dayo Olukoju (rtd)
Former, Corps of Signals, Nigerian Army Qtts ( 10 mins)
👉 . His Royal Majesty, OBA Dr. Olusegun Aderemi, The Atayero of Aramoko Ekiti Kingdom, Ekiti State, Nigeria
👉 Bimbo Akintola
Nigerian Nollywood Actress
MODERATOR
---- Amarachi Ubani
Media Personality / Journalist, Channels Television
CONVENER
His Excellency, Amb Dr Jonathan Ojadah,
UNIPGC Global President and Permanent Rep to the United Nations
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS OF HONOR
👉 His Excellency, Amb. Selestine G. Kakele - High Commissioner & Tanzania Ambassador to Nigeria
👉 His Excellency, Rtd Brig. Gen. Amb. Dr Chief Williams Wallace - Honorary Consul Of Barmuda and Antigua to Federal Republic of Nigeria
👉 His Excellency, George Muhali Imbuwa - High Commissioner & Zambia Ambassador to Nigeria
👉 ..His Excellency, Amb Julius F. Sandy, Sierra Leone High Commissioner to Nigeria
👉 Beatrice Koko Kallay - Head of Liaison, Sierra Leone High Commission, Lagos, Nigeria
LIST OF PERSONALITIES CONFIRMED TO BE AWARDED AT THE PAN AFRICAN PEACE LEADERSHIP AWARDS (PALESH NIGERIA 2025)
---April 5th, 2025 --
👉 GRAND COMMANDER OF PEACE (GCOP)
1... His Excellency, Dr. Ali Mwinyi - President of Zanzibar
2... His Excellency, Ibrahim Traoré - President Of Burkina Faso
3.... Prof. Roland Otaru- Chairman Of Benchers & Senior Advocate Of Nigeria.
4... Senator Dr. Grace Folashade Bent, CON - Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Of Council, University of Jos.
5... Maj. Gen. Dayo Olukoju rtd
Former, Corps of Signals, Nigerian Army Qtts
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
1. Rev. Esther Abimbola Ajayi
👉 UNIPGC MEMBERSHIP INVESTITURE
1. Prof. Patrick Lumumba PLO - PATRON, UNIPGC AFRICA
2.. Prof Osifo Whiskey - UNIPGC Special Envoy to France
3... Mr Alex Nwosu - UNIPGC Special Envoy to Germany
4... Dr. Lanre-Oke Femi Ph. D- UNIPGC Special Envoy to Canada
5. Engr. Isaac Akindele - Special Envoy to African Union
6.. Mr Shina Abdullahi - Member, Advisory Council On Governance & Electoral Process
7... Mr Ayodele Sunday Oluyemi - Member, Advisory Council On Africa Industrialization
8... Dr Obrorindo Henry Okerekporo- Member, Advisory Council On Sustainable Peace
9.... *Amb. Dr. Olusoji Banjoko* - Country Chief to South Africa
👉 COMMANDER OF PEACE (COP)
1.. *Rt. Hon. Engr. Oto-Obong Okon Essien.
2..*Amb. .SYLVIA WANGECHI KAMWERU* (Kenya) 🇰🇪
3.. *Amb. Hannah Njeri Kariuki* (Kenya) 🇰🇪
4... *Amb. Dr. Lynnette Waruguru Karanja* (Kenya) 🇰🇪
5. *Rev. Chap. Oladehinde Samuel JP,. .
6.. *Amb. Tosin Sanusi*
7.. *Amb. Dr. Dowells Paul*
8 *His Royal Majesty, OBA Dr. Olusegun Aderemi*
9.. *His Royal Majesty OBA (Dr.) Yusuf Adebori Adeleye (OON)*
10.. *His Royal Majesty, OBA DR. BABATUNDE MICHAEL A.*
11...*Engr. Isaac Akindele*
12.. *Dr. Lanre-Oke Femi
👉 AMBASSADOR OF PEACE
1. Jane Wanja Kamau* (Burundi) - 🇰🇪
2. *Mr Arinze Desmond*
3. *Mr Chinedu Ikedieze*
4.. *Mr Bayegun Oluwatoyin (Woli Arole)*
5.. *Amarachi Ubani*
6.. *Bimbo Akintola*
7.. *Mr Gabriel Afolayan*
8... *Mr Segun Arinze*
9.. *Mr Ayodele Sunday Oluyemi *
10... *Dr Obrorindo Henry Okerekporo*
11... *Mr Alex Nwosu*
12.. *His Royal Majesty, OBA Alexander McGregor*
👉 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
1.. *Dr. Lanre-Oke Femi*
2.. *Amb Dr Ezekiel Isidahomen*
3...*Dr Obrorindo Henry Okerekporo*
4... *Most Rev Dr. Arch-Bishop Friday Ibanga*
👉 - HONORARY DOCTORATE
1. - *Alex Nwosu*
2. . *Ilechukwu Chibuike*
3.. *Bolaji Amusan Latin*-
4. *ALI ADAM A ASOBAYIRE* (Ghana) 🇬🇭
5.. *Daniel Wesonga Wanjala* (Kenya) 🇰🇪
6... *Amb. Dr. JUDYLEAH G. WAIHENYA* (Kenya) 🇰🇪
7... *Mr Adeniyi Tinubu*
8... *Mr Victor Chibuike*
9.. *Mr Samuel KALKOUMDO* (Burkina Faso) 🌍
10... *His Royal Majesty, OBA Ibrahim Olasunkanmi Lawal Bello*.
11.. *MR AYODELE, SUNDAY OLUYEMI*
12.. *Barr. Clement Eberegbulam Osuji*
👉 DISTINGUISHED FELLOW FCIPG (USA)
1. *Mr Adeokun Moses Adebayo
2.. *Apostle Jane Wanja Kamau* (Burundi) 🇧🇮
3... *Dr. Omoh Atsenokhai*
👉 ROYAL FATHERS OF THE DAY .
1... His Imperial Majesty, OBA Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ile-Ife Kingdom, Osun State, South-West Nigeria.
2... *His Royal Majesty, OBA Dr. Olusegun Aderemi*, The Atayero of Aramoko Ekiti Kingdom, Ekiti State, Nigeria
3.. *His Royal Majesty, OBA IBRAHIM OLASUNKANMI LAWAL BELLO*, OBA OF ISHERI OLOFIN KINGDOM, ALIMOSHO LAGOS STATE Nigeria
4.. *His Royal Majesty OBA Prof. Alexander Olusegun McGregor* - The Olu Of Orile Ilawo Kingdom , Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
5.. His Royal Majesty OBA (Dr.) Yusuf Adebori Adeleye (OON) The Olubaka of Okaland, Ondo State, Nigeria
6... His Royal Majesty, OBA DR. BABATUNDE MICHAEL AYEYOWA. LUMURE AYEKA KINGDOM ONDO STATE