The Alex Ekwueme Foundation was established to promote the ideals, values and principles of Dr. Alex Ekwueme. The Foundation aims to ensure that such ideals as honesty, fostering peace, compromise, transparency in public service, and respect for democratic principles are secured in perpetuity.
Proposed Alex Ekwueme Institute for Peace
Our Aims and Objectives
In the pursuit of its vision, the Alex Ekwueme Foundation will:
Set up and maintain the Alex Ekwueme Institute for Peace as a centre of excellence for peace studies in Africa
Strategy for Achieving Our Objectives
To achieve our stated objectives, the Foundation will:
Promote peace in Africa through relevant partnerships, programmes and projects that seek to promote national cohesion and unity in Africa
Promote democracy and the rule of law through public awareness and collaboration with other civil organisations
Advocate for honesty and transparency in public service.
Engage in the provision of consultancy on conflict management and resolution techniques, including mediation and negotiation skills, to governments and non-governmental organisations
Educate the public about the principles of democracy and good governance as a panacea for sustainable peace, security and development
Promote on-going research on conflicts from the African perspective.
In line with the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), The Foundation will partner with other organisations in the following areas:
- Achieve universal primary education
- Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
- Develop global partnership for development
- Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
- Improve maternal health
- Ensure environmental sustainability
