A United Kingdom based University; St. Thomas-a-Becket University, Canterbury England, has conferred an Honorary Professorial Award on CSP Edwin Igoche Okoh of Kwale Divisional Police Office in Delta State.
The award was presented to the DPO by Prof. Chidi Ehiriodo, the Presiding Chancellor of the African Institute of Theology (AIT) and assisted by Dr. Emeka Okanu.
A press release signed by the media aide of the AIT, Comr. Christian Isaac made available to news outlets, says the award was in recognition of his policing prowess in and around the Niger Delta region and his numerous significant contributions to the promotion of Peace in Nigeria.
According to the press release, “St. Thomas-a-Becket University Canterbury England UK, honoured Amb. Edwin Igoche Okoh, as a Professor.
“He received his Professorship Award as a Professor Of Peace Conflict And International Jurisprudence. The certificate was presented by Prof. Chidi Ehiriodo, presiding chancellor, African Institute of Theology (AIT), assisted by Dr. Emeka Okanu.
Prof. Chidi in his remarks stated that Prof. Edwin Igoche before now has acquired several academic qualifications such as LLB, LLM, LLD as a distinguished academia, describing the award a well deserving one.
He Further said the Police Officer has contributed a lot to the society in the area s of curbing insecurity and also expanding the knowledge frontier through the promotion of peaceful activities in Nigeria
Speaking with journalist, Amb. Prof. CSP, Edwin Igoche Okoh dedicated the award to God Almighty, his Family and the Nigerian Police Force (NPF).
He said, “As International Justice of Peace and Eminent Peace Ambassador, I urge those in position of authority should do their best, as society is watching them, that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere Justice for One is Justice for all, Justice delayed is Justice denied and for the society to be peaceful we must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive.
“One who defaults of the power to forgive is default of the power to love, and without love, they will be no peace.
“In all human conflicts, we must evolve a method which rejects revenge, aggression, and reiteration. The foundation for such a method is love.
“We must acknowledge the fact that at the centre of non-violence, stands the principle of love. If there is to be peace in nations of the world and goodwill towards mankind, we must believe in the ultimate morality of the universe and also believe that, all reality hinges on moral justification for peace to triumph, if there’s Equity, Justice, and Fairness”.
“It is worthy to note that this is the part we take for bringing growth, development and prosperity to our society and the world at large. If Peace and harmony is impeded in our daily life, achieving political strength, economic stability and cultural growth will be impossible.
“It is vital to posses peace within ourselves before transmitting the notion to others. Peace is a crucial phenomenon, because lack of peace/conflict, can lead to violence, which trigger sorrow and gloominess (unhappiness) in our lives.
Okoh further charged the UN urging global communities not to relent as dialogue is the only means to pursue peace.
