A Nigerian journalist and Managing Editor of Newswriter Newspaper, Beauty Nteugot has been appointed a United Nations Eminent Peace Ambassador by the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA).

This appointment was conveyed by a representative of IAWPA, Julie Nwokocha, who is also an eminent peace ambassador, via a letter of endorsement presented to Nteugot in her office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Nwokocha, while presenting the letter to Nteugot, stated that the appointment was in recognition of her undaunted service and exemplary leadership skill in conflict resolution.

“It is in recognition of your selfless service to humanity, good governance, exemplary leadership skills, conflict resolution feels, peace-keeping effort and promotion of African culture within and outside your community.”  

Nwokocha, who led a four-man delegation to make the presentation, said in lieu of the appointment, Nteugot is expected for participate in all United Nations for 2023 in different parts of the world.

She informed that the nomination is made ahead of the forthcoming flag off of IAWPA event with the theme “Peace Begins with Me”, an initiative of the United Nations Peacekeepers, adding that the official induction and award presentations is slated for Thursday, July 27, 2023 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Responding, Nteugot, who is also the Treasurer of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Rivers State Chapter, expressed delight over the appointment, stating that the ideologies of IAWPA were in tandem with her life’s aspirations, which, she said, is “to make the world better than it is globally”. 

She stated that “peace is golden; for there to be security, there must be truth, judgment and justice,” stressing that “truth unites people and makes them to live in peace. Within truth, peace can be established. Lies tear people apart and prevent them from living peacefully”. 

Nteugot appreciated IAWPA for the recognition, adding that “it is not just a privilege, but a call to do more in enhancing peaceful coexistence in society”.