ILISHAN-REMO — More than 450 delegates from 22 countries are taking part in the 10th Babcock International Model United Nations (BIMUN), which was opened on Monday by the Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Prof. Afolarin Ojewole. The conference is themed 'Better Together: A Decade of BIMUN Advancing the United Nation's Vision for Peace, Development and Human Rights'. Ojewole urged young people to champion peace and sustainable development. Ms Kehinde Osotimehin, a peace and development officer, represented the UN Resident Coordinator and referred to UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on youth, peace and security. Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi delivered the keynote address, describing education as a tool for national unity and stressing accountability in leadership. The founder of BIMUN, Samuel Chiemela, said the programme now has more than 6,450 alumni. The president of the 2026 assembly is Oluomachukwu Okoli.