ICMC Abuja Branch Marks 2025 International Day of Peace with Call to “Act Now for a Peaceful World”

Abuja, Nigeria – September 18, 2025:

The Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC), Abuja Branch, in partnership with the United Nations, on Thursday commemorated the 2025 International Day of Peace with a renewed call for Nigerians and the global community to take urgent steps toward fostering peace.

The event, held at the ADR Centre, Garki, Abuja, had the theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World” and brought together peace ambassadors, mediators, diplomats, and members of the public.

The program began with an opening prayer by the former Chairman of ICMC Abuja Branch, followed by a welcome address from the Vice Chairman of the occasion. In her remarks, she urged more people to become mediators, stressing the importance of family as the foundation of peace. “Embrace your family,” she said, while encouraging peace ambassadors to be fearless and relentless in their advocacy.

Peace Ambassador Glo emphasized the importance of storytelling in peacebuilding, describing it as a powerful tool to unite and inspire communities.

In his contribution, the Former Chairman of ICMC Abuja Branch reminded participants that emotional intelligence is essential for peacebuilders. He urged mediators to sustain efforts at conflict resolution, while also engaging the audience in an interactive session on what peace means to them personally. Participants responded with reflections such as:

• “Peace is the ability to communicate.”
• “Peace is tolerance and learning to accommodate one another.”
• “Peace begins within the family and community.”

Speakers throughout the event stressed that peace can never be overemphasized. “Without peace, there can be no communication, no progress, and no unity,” one speaker said.

The commemoration ended with a call for personal and collective responsibility in promoting peace. Participants affirmed that peace is not just a yearly theme but a daily practice rooted in tolerance, dialogue, and emotional intelligence.

The International Day of Peace, established by the United Nations in 1981, is observed globally on 21st September each year to promote non-violence and ceasefire. The Abuja event served as a reminder that peace is not an abstract ideal but a practical commitment for individuals, families, and nations.

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