NUJ DBS Warri Recognizes Bene Mammamu as Peace Ambassador, Ahead Peace Walk
Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Delta Broadcasting Service DBS Warri Chapel has recognized Niger Delta Youth Leader, Amb. Bene Mammamu as one its peace ambassadors, ahead of it's 2024 Peace Walk.
Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Delta Broadcasting Service DBS Warri Chapel Comrade John Glover said the honour is in recognition of the selfless efforts of Amb Mammamu in promoting peaceful coexistence in the Niger Delta Region.
Comrade Glover noted as a Peace Ambassador, Amb Mammamu is expected to mobilise support for the forthcoming NUJ DBS Warri Chapel Peace Walk coming up on 21st September, 2024.
He explained that the Peace Walk which is an annual event, is aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence in Warri, Effurun and environs.
The chapel chairman noted that, during the programme youths from Warri, Effurun and environs will converge on DBS Warri Edjeba office and embark on a walk round major streets of Warri, Effurun and environs, sensitizing residents and motorists on the importance of peace.
He added that at the end of the peace walk, there will be a lecture on Peace and various games for participants.
Ambassador Bene Mammamu thanked the Executive of NUJ DBS Warri Chapel for the honour and promised to participate fully in the programme, noting that peace is a necessary tool for development.
He acknowledged the role of journalists as professionals whose task cuts across informing society and putting both Government and the masses in check noted that without them the society would have been in shambles.
Ambassador Mammamu appealed to President Bola Tinubu to address the hardship in the country for citizens to feel a sense of belonging to the nation.
Present at the event, were members of the NUJ DBS Warri Chapel including Comrade Ogheneruona Oyibo, Secretary, Comrade Albert Asheshe, Treasurer, Comrade Tunde Bazunu, Auditor and Comrade Edaah Omonigho Assistant Secretary.
Ambassador mamamu Youkore Bene, is the national president of Niger Delta Youth Council, NDYC and the national president of Independent Grassroot Librators IGL also national president Owers of Oil Producing Communties CODAFA western zone.