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By Iheanyi Chukwudi
All nations of the world have been called upon to unite and collaborate to ensure that there is a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and Russia and Ukraine.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited, Robert Dickerman, who made the call at the weekend in Enugu, described the wars in Gaza strip and Ukraine as the worst disastrous wars in history, stressing that it has become imperative for an end to hostility between Israel and Palestine, and Russia and Ukraine.
The former MD/CEO of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), made the call while expressing his concern over the world issue shortly after he was conferred with the chieftaincy title of "Chinetugo 1 of Ibagwa-Nike Kingdom" during the annual Ofala Festival by the traditional ruler of Ibagwa-Nike Community, Igwe Emmanuel Ugwu.
Fielding questions from newsmen at the event, Dickerman said, "We're facing two of the worst disastrous wars in history: between Israel and Palestine and Russia and Ukraine.
"The world must come together to end the wars and bring about peace. Anyone who loves peace should be worried about the two ongoing wars with their devastating effects on humanity."
Relating the peace he spoke about to what Igwe Ugwu was doing in his Ibagwa Nike Kingdom and the chieftaincy honour hé received, Dickerman urged other leaders to emulate him.
He said, "I have never felt more honoured in my life. It's a tremendous honour and it's a very meaningful day for me. I wasn't expecting this. When the Igwe told me about this, I was so touched.
"Igwe Emma Ugwu and I have been friends for many years. Since I came to Enugu, I became a member of his royal court eight years ago and he's remained my friend even when I have left.
"I know one of his reasons for honouring me today is because he has been impressed with what I have been doing in Nigeria and Enugu in particular."
"And I like the fact that he stands for humanitarianism. His vision for bringing people together from all walks of life, from different cultural and religious backgrounds is a masterpiece for World peace. I hope.he continues in that light."
The Pinnacle boss urged leaders and aspiring leaders to learn from the detribalized monarch, who he said had devoted his life and throne to bring about peace and unity among various tribes and races.
He said, "A lot of leaders can learn from the leadership of this royal father. A lot of political leaders and leaders from all aspects of life can learn a lot from his inclusivity that you can really create bridges and create peace."
Conferring Dickerman with the title Igwe Ugwu described him as a man of different positive characters, who had impacted positively by ensuring peace to facilitate the sustainable development in several Nigerian communities.
Igwe Ugwu, who is the founder of the Association of Northern and Southern People's Welfare, described his annual Ofala Festival as a culture of national integration, adding that he chose people of diverse cultures and race for chieftaincy titles in order to encourage them to promote unity in Nigeria and World peace.
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