Worried and greatly disturbed by the frequent, incessant and violent ethno-religious conflicts in his native country, Nigeria, and around the world, Dr. Basil Ugorji took a heroic decision, while still in Schoenstatt, to serve as St. Francis taught, as an instrument of peace. He resolved to become a living instrument and channel of peace, especially for groups and individuals in conflict. Motivated by the ongoing ethno-religious violence resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of people, including the most vulnerable, and intent upon actualizing God’s teachings and messages of peace, he accepted that this work would require considerable sacrifice. His assessment of this social problem is that sustainable peace can only be achieved through the development and propagation of new ways of living together irrespective of ethnic or religious differences. After eight years of studying in his religious congregation, and intense deliberation, he chose a path of significant risk to himself and his family. He relinquished his safety and security and dedicated his life out in the world actively working to restore peace and harmony in human society. Fueled by Christ’s message to love your neighbor as you love yourself, he resolved to commit the rest of his life to fostering a culture of peace among, between and within ethnic, racial, and religious groups around the world.