A peace group has recognised the Permanent Secretary, Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Barr. Isaac Danladi, for his outstanding contributions to promoting peace and harmony in Nasarawa State and Nigeria.
At the short event held on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the Ministry, Danladi was presented with a Certificate of Commendation as “PEACE AND UNITY ADVOCATE IN NIGERIA”, and “ICON OF PEACE, YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA” as well as a Medal of Honour.
According to the President-General of Global Alliance for Peace and Unity and Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Culture and Tourism, Solomon Pevkyaa(JP), who led the national delegates of the group to recognise the Permanent Secretary in Lafia, said it was for using his office to foster a culture of peace within Nasarawa State and Nigeria; facilitating initiatives that promote society’s engagement and social cohesion; support for peace-building programmes and activities; commitment to resolving conflicts through dialogue and negotiation, and as an inspiration to others in promoting peace and harmony.
Pevkyaa added that the Certificate of Commendation and Medal of Honour serve as testaments to the dedication to creating a more peaceful and harmonious world, acknowledging the Permanent Secretary’s efforts to making a positive impact and encouraging continued leadership in promoting peace and understanding in the Nigerian society.
Thrilled by the recognition, Danladi described the Certificate of Commendation and Medal of Honour as humbling and thought-provoking.
“I have been following the activities of this Organisation, and I must say you have been doing very well. I am so excited for this rare honour bestowed on me today.
“I have so many awards, but this is the most treasured award I have gotten in recent times. This is because it is coming from a group that I never knew has been watching everything I have been doing, and appreciating same.”
While dedicating the recognition to the Almighty God and Governor Abdullahi Sule who considered him fit to be appointed as Permanent Secretary in the State Civil Service, Danladi noted that the recognition was a challenge for him to do more for humanity and the society.
“I am not perfect, but with God on my side, I will continue to do my best for the sake of divinity and humanity.
“In all honesty, there is no better time to receive this award than now, especially that it is happening at a time of sober reflection in our beloved country.”
The Permanent Secretary appreciated Governor Abdullahi Sule for fostering a united and peaceful Nasarawa State even in the eye of daunting challenges.
He urged the citizens to give Governments at all levels the benefit of doubts in order to meet their demands, discouraging the resort to violence by the citizens to pressing home their demands, stressing that “tough times do not last but tough people do.”
Also in attendance at the brief occasion were Directors of the Ministry.
