Central & East Africa: Cameroonian Liaison Officer for Institute of Global Peace & Conflict Management.

The appointment, it has been said, is part of IGPCM’s broader strategy to expand its global peacebuilding mission.

In a statement, IGPCM said the move reflects its commitment to “strengthening peacebuilding, conflict management, leadership development, collaboration, and sustainable transformation across Africa”.

“Dr Richard’s appointment places him in a strategic position to represent the vision and values of IGPCM while fostering stronger connections and opportunities across the Central and East African regions,” the Institute said. 

It added that: “His leadership journey and diverse roles reflect a commitment to service, leadership, peacebuilding, and nation-building”. 

“Africa needs more peacebuilders! We need more solution-builders! We need leaders who can see beyond borders,” the statement continued.

Meanwhile, Dr Richard has described the appointment as a major milestone.  

“IGPCM is an outstanding institution, reputed for its commitment and good works. I am proud to be part of this great initiative,” he said. 

He went on to state that: “I am encouraged and inspired by this appointment to work even harder for the good of humanity. I am truly grateful to God for this achievement and I hope to serve diligently and with integrity”.

A reputed and revered Prophet of God, Dr Richard is the founder of Temple Courts – House of Prayer for All Nations. His prophecies have withstood the test of time and positively impacted countless lives globally.

He also serves as Chief Executive Officer of GIA TV Gospel and God is Able TV. He is also Deputy Vice Chancellor of Potami International University for the Sahel Africa and Biafra Region, and is a legal expert.

In Douala, where Dr Richard is based, the announcement was met with celebration.

“Dr Richard is well known in Douala and across the country. His appointment is truly a blessing to Cameroon and to Africa in general. He is the right man in the right position,” said Eric Wakam, a Douala resident.

“We were not surprised by the appointment. The Prophet of God deserves it. His leadership qualities and commitment to service are outstanding. I am confident his contribution will bring meaningful and impactful change to IGPCM,” added Josephine Ebot.

Dr Richard is expected to travel to East Africa soon to begin executing duties in his new role.

But what is IGPCM all about?

The Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management, IGPCM, it should be said, was established by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as an independent research, not-for profit, nonpartisan membership and global professional organization for the development, adaption and promotion of peace and conflict management best practices at organizational, grass-root, national, regional and global levels.

IGPCM professionally raises, trains and primes individuals and corporate bodies, with practical skills training, in peace building, conflict analysis, prevention and intervention, mediation and negotiation, conflict management, resolution and transformation, arbitration, conciliation, reconciliation and reconstruction. 

IGPCM is a useful resource to its members, government officials, military and paramilitary, political leaders, civic/religious leaders, employees, lawyers, medical practitioners, engineers, journalists, educators, students, business executives and policy analysts and other interested persons to help them understand better the various conflicts confronting us at individual, national, institutional and community levels in order to chart a common course for peace.

The institute also provides a professional network platform where peace-building practitioners, development professionals, conflict managers and policy strategists share experiences, collaborates and improve their professional knowledge and skills. 

As a think-tank body, the group conducts independent result-based research, plays effective third-party intervention role and provides solution-based policy suggestions and influences relevant bodies for adoption and implementation.

The institute initiates and imparts creative and innovative ways of promoting, sustaining and maintaining peace in our communities, collaborates to bring acceptable solutions to conflicts and advance global best practices in peace building and conflict resolution. 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3882 of Tuesday August 18, 2026