The United Nations Positive Livelihood Award Centre, UN-POLAC, has appointed the group head of Commercial Services, Notore Chemical Industries Plc., Tijjani St. James, as an International Peace Advocate.
This was contained in a letter of appointment conveyed to Tijjani and signed by the director general, UN-POLAC Foundation, Prof Halo Eton, a copy of which was made available to DAILY POST.
The letter says that POLAC mandate is to enhance the effectiveness of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UNESCO culture of peace project.
“UN-POLAC also focuses on the maintenance of peace and security and the restoration of human dignity,” the letter informed.
With the appointment, St. James, an agro-allied big player, will actively be involved in “peace-making, conflict resolution and other activities that encourage peace and positive living” anywhere in the world.
Tijjani, who hails from the Boko Haram ravaged Madagali LGA of Adamawa State, has diligently worked to support the people of Madagali get help from across Nigeria by mobilising friends to rebuild schools that have been destroyed by insurgents.
He also provided books and instruction materials for pupils, construction of community water systems, and distribution of food and award of scholarships to outstanding pupils.
Tijjani is a member of the Executive Leadership of Notore. He is responsible for, among others, charting the commercial strategy and competitive success of the company in the market.
Among his team is a 3000-strong rural farming communities-based agricultural education promoters through whom Notore disseminates modern farming techniques and developmental information to farmers in the rural areas.
Tijjani has worked in various commercial roles in Diageo, GlaxoSmithKline, British American Tobacco, PZ Cussons among others, supporting the development of markets across Niger Republic, Liberia, Ghana, Sierra Leone among others.
The award letter reads: “In line with the UN General Assembly’s declaration, POLAC collaborates with UNESCO to commemorate the “International Day of Peace” (World Peace Day) 2021.
“This day therefore provides individuals globally a shared date to celebrate the power of global solidarity for building a peaceful and sustainable world.
“As part of the event for the celebration, there will be an appointment/presentation of certificates and awards as International Peace Advocates to individuals and volunteers of proven integrity who exhibit the ideals of living for the sake of others and commit themselves to promoting universal moral values, strong family life, social harmony, inter-religious and ethnic co-operation and the culture of peace.
“In addition to acknowledging these special qualities, the appointment encourages these individuals to be role models in community services and peace-making.
”In view of the foregoing, the trustees of POLAC recognise that you exemplify these qualities and wish to convey you their decision to appoint you an International Peace Advocate/Volunteer.
“This appointment comes with the following benefit: UN-POLAC Certificate of Appointment; UN-POLAC International Identity Card; Investiture Apparel; UN-POLAC Flag of Authority to be hoisted at any place of your choice and UN-POLAC Special Vehicle Plate Number in collaboration with the FRSC. (Available on request).
“As an International Peace Advocate, you can be called upon for peace making, conflict resolution and other activities that encourage peace and positive living in line with the best international practices.
“We wish to convey our sincere congratulations on your well-deserved honour.”
UN-POLAC appoints Tijjani St. James International Peace Advocate
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