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THE United Nations Positive Livelihoods Award Centre ( UN- POLAC), Nigeria, has urged end to policies and politics of selfishness and sectionalism to enhance peace in the country.

International Director and Country President of UNPOLAC Foundation, Prof. Funmilayo Adesanya- Davies, who stated this at this year’s International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, said the group is committed to tackling the myriad of challenges confronting the country, especially insecurity and insurgency.

The occasion also witnessed appointment and presentation of certificates to UNPOLAC International Peace Advocates and awards in Lagos.

In her keynote address, titled: “Discover Better: I Contribute, You Contribute, We Contribute,” Adesanya- Davies said the group is committed to restoring peace through advocacy.

She noted that the foundation’s mandate was to enhance effectiveness of the UN Millennium Development Goals and UNESCO Culture of Peace Programme, particularly maintenance of peace and security and restoration of human dignity.

“We must pray and pay urgent attention to the situation of peace in Nigeria, Africa and even the world. This is imperative now in Nigeria, Africa and the entire world, by the government, families, schools and public places. We should in this day of multilateralism stop policies and politics of self, selfishness and sectionalism,” she said.

Also, Director- General, UNPOLAC, Nigeria, Prof. Obong Eton, urged all advocates to advance peace against all odds.

He also urged them to make the foundation more effective and efficient.

Chairman of the occasion, Dr. Anthony Okoh, who called for self- discipline, enjoined Nigerians to spread