FCTA Perm Sec Bags Global Peace Award

By Remi Johnson

A group, under the aegis of International UN – Volunteers has recognized the Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Mr Adesola Olusade with an award of the ” Global Peace Diplomat” for his successful years in service to the nation and humanity.

The Convener of the UN – Volunteers Award, Mr. Luka Jacob noted that Mr Olusade was being celebrated as a mentor and supporter.

Receiving the award in Abuja, Mr. Olusade commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government for aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs for global peace and development.

The FCTA Permanent Secretary in his appreciation speech said “the SDGs is a well thought out initiative to promote global peace. Look at the ministerial mandate of the President to end poverty and promote inclusion. The anti- corruption campaign and industrialization are to promote peace and justice for all. This aligns with the SGDs”.

He noted that the SDGs have 17 goals which countries are encouraged to achieve to end hunger, promote peace and improve quality of life.

According to him, “worthy of note is goal 16 and 17. Goal 17 have acts of promoting peaceful and inclusive society for sustainable development to provide justice for all and build a justifiable accountable and inclusive institutions across the globe”.

“While goal 16 seeks to promote partnership. It calls on nations to revitalize global partnership for sustainable development”.

While narrowing down inclusivity in the SDGs, Adesola said, “Just imagine how it would be if it was only l and the coordinator here to present the award.? So your presence here supports inclusivity and partnership”.

“This explains why I deeply appreciate your presence here.
With the emphasis on goals 16 and 17 you can also see that our country continues to align with the goals of the SDGs”.

Edited By Grace Namiji