Ibadan – In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering peace and understanding among diverse faith communities, Honor 103.5 FM and Pan-af Publishers, in cooperation with the United Nations, will be hosting the World Interfaith Harmony Week Conference and Awards.
This significant event will take place on February 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan.
The theme for this year’s conference is “The Love of the Good and The Love of the Neighbors,” with a sub-theme of “Peace for Our Time.”
This event seeks to highlight the importance of love and mutual respect in building harmonious relationships among different religious groups.
Esteemed keynote speakers include:
- His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR, PhD, Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, will present a thematic paper.
- His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara CFR, Former Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, will deliver an important keynote address.
The event will also feature:
- His Excellency Engr ‘Seyi Mainde FNSE, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, as the Special Guest of Honor and,
- His Excellency Senator, Otunba (Engr) Gbenga Daniel is expected to chair the conference.
Distinguished guests will include:
- His Eminence, Alhaji Dr. Mohammad Sa’ad Abubakar, The Sultan of Sokoto & Co-Chair of the Nigerian Interfaith Council
- Most Reverend Daniel Okoh, National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
- Other eminent personalities from various sectors.
A key highlight of the conference will be the conferment of the Apostles of Peace Gold Award and the UN World Interfaith Harmony Gold Award. These prestigious awards will honor individuals and organizations that have made remarkable contributions to peace and interfaith dialogue.
The list of Award recipients is as follows:
UN APOSTLE OF PEACE GOLD AWARDS
- His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR, PhD
- His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara CFR
- His Excellency, Engr. Dr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde FNSE
- Evang. Dr. Cosmos Maduka
- Rev. Dr. Israel Adelani Akanji FAR
- Most Rev. Daniel C. Okoh
- Bishop Dr. Francis Wale Oke
- HIM, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, The Olubadan of Ibadanland
- Rev. Mother Esther Ajayi
- Rev. Dr. Stephen V. Adegbite
- Rev. Dr. Samson Ajetunmobi
- Senator (Otunba) Engr. Gbenga Daniel
- Pastor Dr. Samuel Olusegun Oladele
- Pastor Femi Emmanuel
UN Interfaith Harmony Gold Award
- His Eminence, Alh. (Dr.) Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakah CFR, MNI, The Sultan of Sokoto
- Evang. Ajibola Ogunkeyede
- Prof. (Senator) Wande Abimbola, The Awise Agbaye
- Chief Mrs. Victoria Adunola Samson
- Alh. (Barr) Olatoye Folorunso Abdul-Azeez
- Alh. Sheikh Abdulrahman Olanrewaju
- Rev. Owolabi Olatunde Olasunkanmi
- Pastor Odekunle Ephaphras
- His Eminence, Alhaji Daud Makanjuola Akinola, The Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo & Delta
- General Raji Alagbe Rasaki Rtd
Additionally, the event will feature the launch of the book titled “Reviving Values: A Blueprint for the Tertiary Institutions,” aimed at inspiring educational institutions to embrace core values that promote peace and interfaith understanding.
The primary objectives of the conference are to promote dialogue, understanding, and peace among various faith communities while celebrating the efforts of those dedicated to fostering interfaith harmony.
We invite everyone to join us in this vital initiative. Your participation will be instrumental in promoting interfaith harmony globally.
Host: Rev. Dr. Phillip Bukola Oyewale
CEO, Honor 103.5 FM
Chief Host: His Eminence, Rev. Dr. Samson ‘Supo Ayokunle, former President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and Board Chair, Honor 103.5 FM
Enquires are to directed at
Seun Awodele on 08077774880, and
Femi on 09061413071
