Nigerians have been called upon to embrace the power of conscience as a catalyst for peace, unity, and national development.
The call was made by the Chief Executive Officer of the “I Have a Conscience Foundation,” Ambassador Asher Kayode Adewumi, during the commemoration of the International Day of Conscience.
Speaking at the event, Adewumi stressed the importance of allowing conscience to guide daily decisions, emphasizing values such as love, empathy, and moral responsibility.
“Conscience is the wellspring of love,” he stated. “To achieve a united and progressive Nigeria, we must awaken the conscience within us to promote love, tolerance, and acceptance.”
He highlighted the pivotal role that individual conscience plays in strengthening family bonds, fostering social harmony, and building sustainable international relationships—all essential to achieving a peaceful and prosperous nation.
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Adewumi also laid out practical steps that Nigerians can take to support the vision of a better Nigeria. These include engaging in meaningful conversations that promote peace and development, showing kindness to the less privileged, reflecting on one’s actions, upholding ethical standards, using conscience as a tool for positive change, and embodying the change one wishes to see in society.
“Let us all put our good conscience into positive action,” he urged. “A better Nigeria is possible one guided by conscience, compassion, and a commitment to the common good. Be a Nigerian with a good conscience. May peace and love prevail in our hearts, our nation, and the world.”
The International Day of Conscience, established by the United Nations General Assembly in July 2019 and first observed in April 2020, as observed by our reporter, serves as a global reminder of the role conscience plays in promoting kindness, ethical behavior, and inclusion within societies.
