{"id":144531,"date":"2023-10-24T10:36:45","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T09:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gouni.edu.ng\/?p=144531"},"modified":"2023-10-24T10:36:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T09:36:52","slug":"peace-conference-highlights-at-godfrey-okoye-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/peace-conference-highlights-at-godfrey-okoye-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Peace Conference Highlights at Godfrey Okoye University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG-20231021-WA0003.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG-20231021-WA0003.jpg 810w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG-20231021-WA0003-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG-20231021-WA0003-255x340.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We were honoured to host this year&#8217;s Professor Marygloria Njoku Peace Conference at our Thinkers Corner campus. The event featured insightful discussions on the pursuit of peace in our world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG-20231021-WA0008.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG-20231021-WA0008.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG-20231021-WA0008-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG-20231021-WA0008-255x191.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof. George Udeh, Director of the DNA Centre, Nigeria, who represented the Vice-Chancellor of Godfrey Okoye University emphasized the importance of having confidence in Jesus Christ for finding true peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Josie Hough from Globethic.net spoke about the impact of social media on peace, highlighting the need to use these platforms responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Mr. Ken Ike Okere, former Zonal Director of FRCN, addressed the issue of fake news and fact-checking, reminding us to verify information from social media before sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG-20231021-WA0004.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144534\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG-20231021-WA0004.jpg 810w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG-20231021-WA0004-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG-20231021-WA0004-255x340.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Christopher Uwakwe, Director of the Directorate of Entrepreneurship, discussed how entrepreneurship can be a path to peace and prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0We celebrated the outstanding contributions of Mrs. Ogochukwu Agatha Onyia and Mr. Christopher Uwakwe with well-deserved awards for their efforts in promoting peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG-20231021-WA0010.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144535\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG-20231021-WA0010.jpg 810w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG-20231021-WA0010-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG-20231021-WA0010-255x340.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, we recognize that peace is essential for growth and development. 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