The stakeholders in agricultural chain have called on United Nations (UN), Federal Government, organisations and individuals to support actions that would curb hunger, illiteracy, boost food security and enthrone peace.

The Nigerian Representative of ‘May Peace Prevail on Earth International’, Mojima Etokudo, who made the call at the 2025 United Nations International Day of Peace Celebration in Rivers State, regretted that there has been profuse messages on peace without actions.

He said it is imperative to implement actions and policies that would boost food productions, curb hunger, empower the downtrodden and invest in education to curb illiteracy.

Etokudo pointed out that in Nigeria; there are issues of insecurity, economic strain, social fragmentation, and youth restiveness, amongst others.

Sequel to this, he therefore, emphasised the need to act now to save the nation by implementing the above points,warning that delay widens the gaps between the desired peace and the reality.

Etokudo noted that lack of food, skills, and literacy could cause crisis, conflict and distrust in homes and in the society, which is unhealthy for individuals and societal growth.

He said: “If organisations and individuals could engage in more humanitarian services, there would be food and peace at homes and in the society. So, we implore all and sundry to actively support in food productions, support the less privilege because illiteracy, hunger could result to violence. The UN, the Nigeria government and others should support the actions for peace to prevail,” he stated.

Also speaking during panel discussions at the event, Prof. Iniodu George Ukpong, of the University of Cross River State, Calabar, said, for peace to be achieved, the root causes of conflict, poverty, inequality, environmental degradation and hunger must be addressed.

On his part, the Chief Imam of Mile One Diobu Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, Imam Murtala Suleiman, called on the UN to assist to address issues of food security in Nigeria. He lamented that many citizens are hungry and angry, a situation, which has created tensed and chaotic atmosphere.

He said Islam preaches peace and assured to take steps that would enthrone peace, but emphasised that more frantic efforts are required from governments, and the UN to achieve peaceful cohesion in Nigeria.
The President General, Ogbakor Ikwere Cultural Organisation Worldwide, Eze Godspower Onuekwa, urged the people to embrace God, stating that the fear of God is a panacea for peace.

Emem Mojima, Girls Child Advocate, added that, empowering the girl child is a strong way to ensure equity, equality and justice, which she noted, will promote peace.