Nollywood Icon, Chief (Hon) Dr Rita Daniels Chukwuji, has been honoured as a Dame by the Order of the Black African Knights of Rasta Fari Haile Selassie.
Rita Daniel was given the title by a delegation of the Africa Region Headquarters of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) Nairobi, Kenya. recently in Asaba, Delta State capital.
Dame Rita, promised to institute an award for interfaith unity for peace revival and reconciliation in Africa, adding that though global challenges appeared threatening, optimism was powerful, progress possible and perseverance critical towards achieving a brighter future for Africa.
According to her, the realities on ground across the globe were indicative of a world in crisis, with the forces of division and hate finding fertile ground in a landscape marred by injustices and conflicts, adding that divisions were widening between the rich and poor, North and South, developed and emerging economies, just as political, social and economic tension was rising.
While thanking the African Indigenous Religions Committee and the Africa Region Headquarters of the IHRC for the recognition accorded her, she said was a call to focus on the dreams and vision of the UN interfaith and harmony.
She also appreciated the Chairman of the IHRC Africa Indigenous Religions Committee, Dr (Sir) Valentine Akpati, for his commitment to the defence of interreligious and intercultural dialogue, tolerance and diversity, which were necessary for societal and global peace and harmony.
Speaking, the Director of the Africa Region Headquarters, Geneva, Dr. (Sir) Tivlumun Innocent Ahure, said the investiture of the popular Nollywood Actress and politician was in appreciation for her interest in promoting the priorities and agenda of the Committee on African Indigenous religions.
He said as a Special Representative Envoy to the African Union on Community Development Service, Rita Daniels would handle matters relating to Africa renaissance and serve as the Chief Diplomat of the Black Africa Knights of the Order Rasta Fari Emperor Haile Selassie.
According to him, Dame Rita Daniels had been a long-standing African woman leader committed to promoting interfaith understanding and defending freedom of religion, which the African Indigenous Religions Committee of the IHRC was set to achieve.
He said the Order was a knighthood promoted by the Africa Indigenous Religions Committee of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC).
Highlight of the investiture of Dame Rita Daniels, which was graced by Monarchs and other dignitaries, was also her appointment as the IHRC Special Representative Envoy to the African Union on Community Development Service.
