The Supreme Council of the UNIPGC/CIPG has nominated a Criminologist, Engineering Scientist, Peace and Conflict Mediator and a Fellow of the CIPG, Texas U S A, Dr Dean Roberts Jnr, as the High Commissioner and the Continental Vice-President of the Institute.

He has also been appointed as a Professor of Criminology at the American University of Peace and Governance.

Conferring the honour on Dr Roberts Jnr, the Acting Global President of the UNIPGC/ CIPG, Amb. Dr Jonathan Ojadah said the Supreme Council has taken notice of the exploits and peaceful overtures of Dr Roberts Jnr and it is very pertinent that such a high honour be bestowed on such a noble man who has made peace his principle in life.

Accepting the high office and the honour done him, Dr Roberts Jnr, an ordained Minister of the Gospel, acknowledged his nomination and confirmation by the eminent Global President and the Supreme Council and expressed his utmost appreciation to them.

He pledged to contribute his wealth of expertise and experience in International Peace and Governance to the upliftment of the August Institute.

Dr Roberts Jnr is known for his authority and a firm commitment to transparency and tolerance to Conflict resolution, Peaceful mediation as well as security.

He assured the Supreme Council of his unflinching support for the achievement of the goals of the organisation in line with the UN SDG goals and called for the collective support and cooperation from all stakeholders to move the organisation to the unprecedented zenith it deserves.

The conferment and investiture ceremony is scheduled to take place at the upcoming African Festival of Arts and Culture ( FESTAC), in Arusha, Tanzania from May,22nd to May,26th, 2023.