Genevieve, Omotola, others unite for peace nationwide

Abuja – More than 30 Nigerian celebrities
from Nollywood, sports and the
entertainment industry will soon
undertake a nationwide tour to preach
peace and unity across the country.
They said this would be part of their
collective effort at spreading the message
of peace in the minds of Nigerians,
especially the youths on the need to
leave in peace.
The group, operating under the aegis of
Voice of Change Foundation of Nigeria
(VCFN), an NGO, the celebrities comprise
people like Emeka Ike, Genevieve Nnaji,
Coach Stephen Keshi, Celestine Babayaro
and Omotola Ekehinde.
A statement issued on Sunday in Abuja
and signed by the group National Public
Relations Officer, Mr Steph Nora-Okere,
said that this became necessary due to
the present challenges and threat to
peaceful coexistence.
The statement said that the programme,
which would commence before the end of
the year would cover the six geopolitical
zones, preaching the message of peace
and the need to leave together.
“We decided to come together to preach
the gospel of peace as it has become
more necessary now than ever before.
“Every great country has passed through
its moment of political, economic and
religious tensions and had survived.
“The troubles our Nigeria is going through
now with ethnic violence, militancy, the
unrest in the North and the threat of
disintegration, requires that things be
quickly put in their right perspective.
“As celebrities and stakeholders, we have
a lot to contribute to the peace building
effort of government at all levels.
“This movement is not aligned to any
party or individuals but we are committed
to bringing our talents and leverage to
help the country through this difficult
moment.’’
The statement said that the group would
deploy the abundance of talents in the
areas of sports and the entertainment
industry for the good of the country.
(NAN)