International Association of World Peace Advocates Holds 2025 Thanksgiving Diplomatic Service in Grand Style
By Amb. Anselem Anokwute.
The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has concluded its 2025 end-of-year Special Thanksgiving Diplomatic Service and Praise Worship in a grand and inspiring ceremony held at the Word of Wisdom Assembly (WWA), Owerri, Imo State.
The thanksgiving service, organised to mark the end of the year 2025, focused on prayers and worship for world peace and sustainable development in Nigeria and the global community.
In his exhortation, the host pastor and Director of Administration of IAWPA, His Eminence Amb. Capt. Pastor Kelvin Nwokorie, emphasised the importance of gratitude to God and the inherent blessings that accompany a thankful heart. Drawing from biblical teachings, he described thanksgiving as a vital virtue for honouring God for a successful year and committing the coming year, 2026, into His hands.
Preaching from the Book of Genesis on the story of Cain and Abel, Pastor Nwokorie highlighted God’s love for cheerful givers. He expressed gratitude that none of the members of his ministry was missing, and equally acknowledged the commitment of IAWPA members who continue to traverse different countries of the world in pursuit of the organisation’s mandate of promoting peace globally. He also offered special prayers for peace in Nigeria, Africa and the world at large.
Speaking earlier, the IAWPA Spokesperson, His Eminence Amb. Dr. Emmanuel Nkweke, disclosed that every second Sunday of December has been designated as the official Sunday for the IAWPA Special Diplomatic Thanksgiving Service. He noted that IAWPA is a world-class organisation with Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 2019.
Amb. Dr. Nkweke commended Amb. Capt. Pastor Kelvin Nwokorie for his empathy, compassion and commitment in making the Word of Wisdom Assembly available for the 2025 end-of-year Diplomatic Thanksgiving Service dedicated to world peace and development. He further explained to the congregation the integrity, discipline and pragmatic leadership qualities that earned Pastor Nwokorie his appointment as Director of Administration, a role he has discharged creditably.
He noted that members brought into the organisation under his leadership have continued to demonstrate responsibility and professionalism as Peace Ambassadors representing IAWPA at United Nations events across the globe.
In a special moment of recognition, a Senior Director of the organisation, His Eminence Amb. Prof. Bishop Chidi Ehiriodo, commended newly inducted members for accepting the call to serve as Eminence Peace Ambassadors. He offered special prayers for the new inductees, the church congregation and the entire IAWPA family.
The event brought together old and new members of the organisation in Imo State, while guests enjoyed a warm and lavish reception organised by the host church. The Imo State Police Command was also represented at the event by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye.
The high point of the ceremony was the official presentation of Quarter Visas and Diplomatic Passports to three Eminence Peace Ambassadors who will represent the organisation at the forthcoming United Nations Convention
Special Thanksgiving, Child Dedication and prayers for the Nigeria Leaders and the global Peace.
