The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Lanre Ogunlowo, has called on Nigerians at all levels to be promoters of peace, including teaching their children to become peace ambassadors, in order to foster socio-economic and political development.

Ogunlowo, represented by ACP Olu Akinmoladun, stated this at the End of Year Eminent Ambassadors Peace Summit held in Siun, Ogun State. The event was organized by the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) with the theme “Building Bridges for Peace: A Panacea for Sustainable Development and Social Justice.”

According to the CP, peace must begin at the family level before it can be reflected in society and the nation at large.

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“Peace is not an option, it’s a necessity and we must embrace it all.

“Societies are made up of families, and if peace starts from the family—if you and I teach our children to be peace ambassadors—I can tell you that, in no time, Nigeria will be a peace-loving country,” he said.

He described peace as “a state of calmness, rest and joy where individuals can fulfill their potential,” stressing that no nation can thrive without peace.

“In the absence of peace, you have anarchy, oppression, depression, and eventually destruction and violence,” Ogunlowo added.

The police commissioner reiterated the command’s commitment to its mandate of protecting lives and property to sustain peace in Ogun State and across the country.

One of the newly inducted Eminent Peace Ambassadors, Dr. Busayomi Soremekun, described the honour as a “call to duty.”

“I’m going to be a peacemaker and promote the SDGs goals on peace, justice and strong institutions,” he said.

Soremekun emphasized the need to address cultural and religious beliefs that fuel conflict and called on young people to always embrace peaceful resolutions.

“Conflict can never solve anything. Peaceful resolutions and roundtable discussions are the best ways to resolve issues,” he said.

About eleven personalities, including council chairmen and entrepreneurs, were inducted as Eminent Peace Ambassadors at the summit. They were charged to promote peace in their communities, states, and the nation at large.