A Superintendent of Police, Ibrahim Gwandi, has received the Distinguished Excellence in Police Service, Peace Building and Community Development Award at the 16th Peace Achievers International Awards Night 2026 held in Abuja on Saturday.
Gwandi received the award at a ceremony held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, in recognition of his contributions to policing, peacebuilding and community development.
Speaking after receiving the award, the police officer expressed gratitude to the Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation and the awards committee for recognising his efforts.
He described the recognition as both a privilege and a renewed responsibility to contribute to peace and security in Nigeria.
According to him, effective security goes beyond tactical enforcement to include building institutional trust, promoting dialogue and strengthening relationships between security agencies and communities.
“Peace cannot be enforced by power alone; it demands strategic dialogue, empathetic engagement, and an unwavering commitment to the dignity of those we serve,” he said.
Gwandi noted that the award was not a personal achievement alone but recognition of the sacrifices of officers of the Nigeria Police Force, frontline security operatives and community leaders working to sustain peace.
He said the recognition would further strengthen his commitment to promoting innovative security frameworks, inter-agency collaboration and grassroots peacebuilding across Nigeria and beyond.
The superintendent also acknowledged the support of his family, mentors and colleagues, describing their contributions as instrumental to his professional journey.
The 2026 edition of the Peace Achievers International Awards was held under the theme, “Honouring Impact, Inspiring Peace, Transforming Lives.”
