IHRC Honours Rita Daniels with Knighthood

Famous actress and mother -in-law to billionaire politician, Prince Ned Nwoko, Chief (Hon) Rita Daniels Chukwuji, has been admitted to the Order of the Black African Knights of Rasta Fari Haile Selassie.

Presenting her with the insignia of the knighthood, at an investiture held at Asaba, the Ambassador of the Africa Region Headquarters of the International Human Rights Commission and Imperial Grand Prior of the Order of Black Africa Knights of Rasta Fari Emperor Haile Selassie, Sir Tivlumum Innocent Ahure said Chief Rita Daniels has also been appointed as a representative envoy to the African Union.

Sir Ahure, explained that the investiture of the popular Nollywood Actress, Movie Producer, Politician, Investor and Entrepreneur, was in appreciation for her interest in promoting the priorities and agenda of the Committee on African Indigenous Religions.

Responding, the new Knight thanked the African Indigenous Religions Committee and the Africa Region Headquarters of the IHRC for the recognition accorded her, which she said was a call to focus on the dreams and vision of the UN interfaith and harmony.

While promising to institute an award for interfaith unity for peace revival and reconciliation in Africa, she appreciated the Chairman of the IHRC Africa Indigenous Religions Committee, Dr (Sir) Valentine Akpati, for his commitment to the defence of interreligious and intercultural dialogue, tolerance and diversity, which were necessary for societal and global peace and harmony.

Dame Rita Daniels, however, noted that though global challenges appeared threatening, optimism was powerful, adding that   perseverance is critical towards achieving a brighter future for Africa.