EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Omenma Appointed UN Eminent Peace Ambassador, Commits To Community Development, Poverty Eradication

EXCLUSIVE:
Dr. Omenma Appointed UN Eminent Peace Ambassador, Commits To Community Development, Poverty Eradication

L-R 2nd from left,Wife of Dr.,Amb.Chukwuemeka Clement Omenma Iwegbuna, Ambassador Omenma,and International Director IAWPA Professor Chidi Ehirilodo decorating Dr Omenma,at the IAWPA event in Lagos

By Frank Odinukaeze

In a significant recognition of his contributions to community development, Dr. Omenma, the National Public Relations Officer (NPRO) of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), has been appointed as a United Nations Eminent Peace Ambassador.

Dr Omenma in a handshake with HRM Eberechukwu Oji Eze Aro the ix of Arochukwu Kingdom flanked by the left by HRM’s wife ,at IAWPA event in Lagos

This prestigious appointment underscores his dedication to fostering peace and development at the grassroots level.

In an interview with Premium News DAILY, shortly after his appointment,Dr Omenma,expressing his joy and gratitude, stated, “I feel honored. It is a thing of joy. I am overwhelmed with joy. It is not easy for one to be singled out in a populous society like ours and be called to duty at this magnitude. It is not an easy feat to achieve. So, I feel so joyful. I am overwhelmed with joy, and I give God all the glory.”

Dr.  Ambassador,Omenma emphasized the importance of his new role in addressing the alarming rate of poverty in Nigeria. “In line with the theme of this program, which is the eradication of poverty, it means there is a lot of work to do. To me, it is a call to duty for the eradication of poverty. Incidentally, we have just learned that millions of Nigerians live with multidimensional poverty. The rate of poverty in the land is alarming. The job is enormous, but for me, we must start somewhere. We must educate and try to change their mindset to align with sustainable development.”

Known for his deep connection to his community, The Eminent Peace Ambassador,highlighted his grassroots approach to development. “Everybody that knows me knows that I am a community man. I’m on the ground. I am not a high-flying individual who is far from his community. No, I don’t believe in flying overseas. I don’t believe in living overseas. I am a grassroots Ogidi man in Anambra State. I love my community, and I do a lot of things at the grassroots.”
Dr. Omenma’s vision for his new role is transformative. “The call to do this job is a call to change the whole narrative of our system. It is a call to transform, to migrate from the old order to the new order, where everyone is developed, has a developed mindset, is developed educationally, is developed in business; in fact, is developed in any capacity that you can. And that’s why we are called today.”

Dr. Omenma’s appointment as a UN Eminent Peace Ambassador is a testament to his unwavering commitment to community development and poverty eradication.

His grassroots approach and dedication to sustainable development are expected to bring significant positive changes to his community and beyond.
Dr. Ambassador Chukwuemeka Clement Omenma Iwegbuna,was among some very eminent Nigerians honoured with the United Nations Eminent Peace Ambassador appointment,last Thursday, October 17 ,2024,at the Virginrose resort Hotel, Bishop Oluwole Street Victoria Island Lagos,by the International.Association of World Peace Advocates IAWPA .