FCT minister Nyesom Wike, music superstar Innocent Idibia, aka Tuface have been listed among the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’.
They were named among other Africans in the list released by the organisers on Wednesday.
Other Nigerians who made the list are former SGF Boss Mustapha, Tony Elumelu, Mohammed Abdullahi, Imaan Ibrahim, Femi Otedola, Stephen Akintayo, Farouk Khailann and Amina Mohammed, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations.
Pastor Jerry Eze, Daniel Moses, Mohammed Dewji, Mesfin Tasew Bekele, assistant IGP Aishatu Baju, Gabriel Aduda, Tein Jack-Rich, Tosin Eniolorunda, Oluwatosin Olatujoye and Nollywood star Rita Dominic.
The peace icons are Africans drawn from different backgrounds, who have used their talents, positions and resources to build and promote peace across the continent, said Kingsley Amafibe, the project director for the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa.
“The 100 most notable peace icons in Africa come from diverse backgrounds and…