BY UTHMAN BABA-NASEER,MINNA
The Inter-Religious Youths Affairs for Peace and Unity (IRYFAPU) has presented the Distinguished Peace Ambassador Award to Dr. Abdul Adamu Eneche, the Zonal Director of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), North Central Zone.
The award ceremony took place in Minna, Niger State, was attended by staff of the Centre and other invited guests.
Those present at the event included Lt. Col. O.K. Olagungu, Assistant Director, Support Services; ACP Usman Adamu Abini, Assistant Director, Operations; Mr. Christian Anyebe, Assistant Director, Intelligence; and Mr. A.D. Suleiman, Chief Programme Officer, Intelligence.
Speaking at the event, the National Coordinator of IRYFAPU, Amb. M.U. Taofeeq, praised Dr. Eneche for his strong leadership, commitment to peace, and dedication to promoting unity among Nigerians. He said Eneche had made great contributions to peace and security, especially during his time as State Director of Security in Kaduna before his retirement. He described him as a true role model in peace building.
In his acceptance speech, Dr. Eneche said he was deeply honoured and humbled by the award. He explained that he accepted the honour not as a personal achievement, but as a recognition of the collective efforts of all those working for peace and unity in Nigeria.
He added that he was grateful for the opportunity to serve the nation and contribute to its security and stability. He stressed that peace is everyone’s responsibility and called on all Nigerians to work together to promote understanding, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence.
Dr. Eneche also called on youths across the country and the world to embrace peace and reject division. He urged IRYFAPU to continue creating awareness about the dangers of the spread of illegal small arms and light weapons.
The ceremony ended with the presentation of the award and a group photograph. The event concluded peacefully.
