ICPR decries 65,000 Lives Lost To Israel-Gaza War

By Okey Maduforo

The Institution for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ICPR ) has described as sad commentary an estimated 65,000 lives allegedly lost in the lingering war in Gaza, Middle East.

The Head Peace Building South East Zonal Office of Institute for Peace and( IPRC) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the Engr Ebele Okeke Federal Secretariat Awka, Princess Amaka Uzodimma, noted that conflict can bring destruction and underdevelopment, adding that for a Nation to prosper it needs to embrace peace.

The Leader of ICPR made the shortly after the Peace Work in celebration of its 25 years anniversary of the body in Awka Anambra state.

She explained that the theme for 2025 international Day of peace was, "Act Now For Peace," noting that humanity's collective survival is dependant on the choice to embrace peace in the face of conflicts.

Uzodimma observed that conflicts can only bring destruction and under development to nations. 

Addressing a delegation of the members of ICPR the Traditional Ruler of Awka Kingdom Obi Gibson Nwosu urged Anambra Citizenry to embrace peace in other to actualize credible election in November 2025.

Igwe Nwosu who made this call while receiving the members of Institute for Peace and Conflicts Resolution IPCR who paid him a courtesy visit at his palace said it is only by peace Nations achieve positive goals.

While releasing pegon on behalf of IPCR , he prayed to God that peace will surely return to countries where there is conflicts, insisted that Anambra State shall never experience violence election come November 8th.

Also Speaking the Former National Vice President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Chief Ogene Okeke described Igwe Nwosu as symbol of peace and Christian to the core.

While re emphasizing that there should be one traditional ruler at a time, he commended Nwosu for been responsive as a custodian of Awka despite his condition.

In his words, "God has ordained Igwe Nwosu to be custodian of Awka, nobody will succeed in removing him from the seat, his power can only elapse when his maker calls him.

"We are here today with IPCR because of international Day of peace, and because you are a peaceful Tradition Ruler we have come to tap from your blessings," he added.