World Peace Day: Rotary Club of Lagos to hold symposium on ending hunger

The Rotary Club of Lagos says it has concluded plans to commemorate the 2025 World Peace and Understanding Day with a symposium focusing on the critical need to end hunger.

The humanitarian group said in a statement on Wednesday that the event with the theme ‘Peace through partnerships: Ending hunger together’ will be held on February 26 at the Henry Fajemirokun Hall of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Adetunji Lamidi, the president of the Rotary Club of Lagos, said the event is a reminder of the group’s crucial role in promoting peace and resolving conflicts.

Lamidi added that the club has supported projects that foster peace-building and economic development in Nigeria.

“February is Rotary International’s peace-building and conflict prevention month. So, the month and the symposium of February 26th in Lagos remind us of the critical role we play in promoting peace and understanding and conflict resolution in our communities and around the world,” the statement reads.

“Through our peace-building initiatives, we support projects and programmes that foster dialogue, reconciliation, and economic development, ultimately helping to create a more just and peaceful world for all.”

Toki Mabogunje, chairperson of the conference, said the event underscores the urgent need for collaboration in combating hunger.

Mabogunje reiterated Rotary International’s commitment to making a difference in fostering world peace and its effort towards ending hunger.

The event, which will have thought leaders, change-makers, and advocates of peace and conflict resolution in attendance, will be moderated by Ehi Braimah, a former president of the club and chairman of the public image committee of Rotary International District 9112.

The conference will have Edobong Akpabio, executive director of Greenport Impact Cluster Nigeria Limited, deliver a keynote speech, while Samson Ogbole, the founder of Soiless Farm Lab; and Olanrewaju Yusuf, a lecturer at the department of religion and peace, Lagos State University, will engage in a panel discussion.