Joel Ajayi
Nigerian philanthropist, Dr. Livinus Adzer Tsar, has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in Leadership and Governance by the American University of Peace and Governance, in collaboration with the United International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC).
The award was presented during the 3rd Global Leadership Investment Summit and Peace Awards, held at the House of Lords, British Parliament, London, United Kingdom.
In his keynote address, UNIPGC Global President and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Dr. Jonathan Ojadah, charged the honourees to serve as peace ambassadors and model leaders on the global stage. He noted that the recognition was in acknowledgment of their “outstanding contributions to sustainable humanitarian efforts, social work, and development management.”
Dr. Tsar, who becomes the first indigene of Benue State to be inducted as a member of the UNIPGC, was celebrated for his tireless commitment to peacebuilding, good governance, community development, and empowerment initiatives.
Speaking on the significance of the award, Dr. Graziella Thake, Secretary-General of UNIPGC, highlighted Tsar’s dedication to poverty alleviation programmes, peace initiatives, and the empowerment of Nigerian youths, women, widows, and other vulnerable groups.
Over the years, Dr. Tsar has initiated several community-based programmes in Benue State, including skill acquisition training in tailoring, fertilizer production, barbing, hairdressing, shoemaking, and fabric design. Hundreds of trainees who completed these programmes have reportedly received start-up grants of ₦300,000 each to launch their businesses.
In addition, through his Livitsar Support Group for Alia/Tinubu 2027, Tsar has donated multiple motorized boreholes with reticulation systems across the 23 local government areas of Benue State to improve access to clean water.
Reaffirming his commitment, Dr. Tsar pledged continued support for the policies and programmes of the Benue State government under Governor Hyacinth Alia. He described the award as motivation to deepen his contributions toward peace, good governance, and grassroots empowerment.
Also speaking at the event, Prof. Kohol Iornem, Director of Programmes at the London Graduate School, commended the recognition, describing it as a call for Dr. Tsar to expand his impact on sustainable peace and development.
The UNIPGC, headquartered in Atlanta, USA, is a civil society and diplomatic organization dedicated to the promotion of global peace, good governance advocacy, and poverty eradication.
