THE UNIFIER: Football To Take Centre Stage As Abuja Hosts Peace-Day Showdown

Stakeholders committed to peacebuilding, social cohesion and youth development are set to converge in Abuja for “The Unifier Novelty Football Match,” a flagship sporting event commemorating World Peace Day 2026 under the theme, “INVEST IN PEACE.”

The event, powered by Drum Majors for Peace, Upland Realtors, CSO News Watch and other partners, is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 4:00p.m at Monoliza Amusement Park and Sports Center, 1 R.B. Dikko Road, Area 11, Garki, Abuja.

Speaking with newsmen in Abuja, Convener and Executive Director of Drum Majors for Peace, Nsikan Paul, said peace does not happen by accident but requires deliberate investment and collective action.

“Peace is not accidental. It is built, nurtured, and invested in daily,” Paul said.

He noted that the growing challenges of conflict, banditry and social division across Nigeria make it imperative to create positive platforms capable of bringing people from different backgrounds together.

According to him, football remains one of the world's most powerful unifying forces, cutting across tribe, religion, age, gender and social class, while promoting teamwork, fair play, mutual respect and a shared sense of belonging.

Paul described The Unifier as more than a football match, but a strategic platform for strengthening peaceful coexistence and inspiring young people to become ambassadors of peace.

He also called on individuals, organisations and corporate bodies to identify with the initiative, stressing that supporting peacebuilding efforts is a collective responsibility.

“It is our collective responsibility to promote peace, social justice and other positive values in season and out of season,” he said.

The organisers further described The Unifier as an opportunity for brands and stakeholders to associate with a positive cause centred on peace, youth engagement, social justice and community development.

As Abuja prepares to witness the football spectacle, The Unifier Novelty Football Match is poised to demonstrate once again that beyond competition, sport can become a powerful language for peace, unity and national cohesion.

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