The efforts of Big Church Foundation to preach peace and restore sanity in Kaduna following the crisis that ravaged the Kagoro community and other parts of the state in the past through the production of KADA River Movie has been recognised once again by the peace Ambassador Agency. Over the Weekend the colourful event was held which attracted several high profile personalities.
Amongst notable organisations and brands that were honoured, KADA River movie, a production of Big Church Foundation was awarded. It was received on behalf of the foundation by Forinclay Ejeh part of the team Producer of KADA River as "HISTORICAL PEACE MOVIE OF THE YEAR 2017" over the weekend at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
Other celebrities that were honoured at the event include artist Ice Prince, comedian Seyilaw, singer Praiz, fast- rising Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels and singer Praize.
According to Mr Kinsley Amafibe, the Project Director of the organisation, the artistes are recognised for contributing to the growth of the Nigerian entertainment industry which has empowered many youths, thereby promoting peaceful coexistence.
He added that some of the recipients had also been involved in humanitarian gestures over the years, which had promoted social peace and harmony, which was in consonance with the objectives of the organisation.
"These veterans have contributed a lot in building social harmony and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria, using the entertainment industry. "They entertain and bring happiness to Nigerians, which are crucial keys to peace, in spite of tribal and religious differences."
In his remark, Ice Prince expressed delight that the award was an indication that the society was interested in what celebrities do. He, therefore, pledged his continuous commitment towards growing the entertainment industry.
The 2017 edition of the prestigious awards cuts across over 20 categories with recipients picked from various field of human endeavours.
Other recipients of the Peace Achievers awards include the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai ,who was honoured with the 'Award for Excellence in Peacekeeping" and the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Ibe Kachikwu.
Mr Kenneth Emejuru was honoured with the a 'Young Entrepreneur of the Year',and the Chairmanof the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr Tunde Fowler was also honoured.
Amb. Louis LuLu Mnguni, The South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, also received the Peace Builder awards, and Raymond Dokpesi of DAAR Communication got the "The Peace Builder of the Year Award.
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