He received the award during the 2024 edition of The Arise Africa Achievers Award held on Sunday, July 28, 2024 in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

An elated Gershon thanked the Founder of Arise Africa, Mr. Ikechukwu Anyanwu for finding him worthy of such honour.

He commended Anyanwu for recognizing his efforts towards promoting peace in the state and society at large.

Ambassador Gershon who is also the Chief Executive of Gersh Construction Company, pledged his  support to Arise Africa while underscoring the importance of peace and peacekeeping.

He urged those yet to embrace peace to do so, stressing that a peaceful society is a catalyst for economic growth and development.

The Founder of Arise Africa Network of Nigeria and Publisher of Arise Africa Magazine, Mr Ikechukwu Anyanwu had earlier described the award as a celebration of Ambassador Gershon’s avowed commitment towards promoting peace in the state.

Ambassador  Engineer Lazarus Gershon Ifeanyi is a Fellow of some Institutes of Conflict Resolution and Management Profession.

He is the ‘Head of Diplomatic Missions’ Access to Human Rights International (AHRI) Nigeria, Imo state chapter.

He was appointed an Imo State Government Peace Ambassador owing to his role as an activist in Peace Advocacy and Activism.

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