Bishop Maxwell A. Hagan
The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has conferred the United Nations Eminent Peace Ambassador title on Bishop Maxwell A. Hagan.
As a peace ambassador, and the country director of the Philippines he works with the United Nations, the European Union, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Southern African Development Community (SADEC), NATO, and the entire international community.
This recognition makes him the first Ghanaian to receive such an honour in Asia and the Pacific, joining a distinguished group of global citizens responsible for promoting and ensuring peace and harmony among humanity under the United Nations’ 1994 resolution of Sustainable Development Goals.
“My key area of focus is promoting peace among religious and ethnic groups in the Philippines, Asia, and the Pacific. By encouraging dialogue and collaboration among various groups,” he said.
Dr. Hagan aims to promote education and offer scholarships to the less privileged.
“Education is a crucial tool in promoting peace and development. By ensuring that every child has access to education, we can create a society where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed, regardless of their background or social status and promoting the U.N. sustainable development goals,” he added.
Dr. Hagan, who holds a Doctor of Christian Ministry, a Doctor of Divinity, and a Doctor of Philosophy, is a man known for his contributions to church planting, humanitarianism, and prolific authorship.
As such, his appointment is a significant milestone in his quest to promote peace advocacy worldwide. As the Presiding Bishop of Dominion House Churches Worldwide, Chancellor of Agyinasare Leadership College-Philippines, President of Hagan Publications Group, CEO of Hagan Multimedia, and CEO of Maxwell Hagan International Foundation, an NGO with a vision of supporting child health and education, Dr. Hagan is well-equipped to lead this vital mission.
By Prince Fiifi Yorke