PCC Tombel Christians marching sensitize population on the importance of peace
By Boris-Karloff Batata
From the Streets of Tombel Town to the Church, PCC Peace Office Team carried the message of Peace, Love and Harmony to the population, September 21, 2024.
The matching, dancing, singing and other sensitisation activities echoed across the town that has been enjoying relative peace after being touched by the ongoing conflict in the two English Speaking Regions of Cameroon.
The team criss-crossed several quarters in Tombel town with unified message,” Cultivate a culture of peace.”
The Presbyterial Secretary for Bakossi South Rev. Mesape Wilson says Tombel like the entire Kupemuanenguba is a community of peace, living together with others in total harmony.
“ The PCC church has been helping to sensitize , educate through preaching for the people to uphold this important culture of peace they have built over the years,” Rev. Mesape said.
Peace Day 2024 served as a platform to cement the already peaceful coexistence in the town.
The PCC Peace Office Team was headed by the Rev.Mrs.Sobe Florence Ebango alongside the Presbyterial Secretary for Bakosi South Rev Mesape Wilson.
It should be noted that every year, the United Nations (UN) marks the International Day of Peace on 21 September. It was first declared 43 years ago as a shared date for the world to build a culture of peace. With wars and geopolitical tension in evidence around the globe, this year’s Day of Peace holds particular significance. The day’s observance also coincides with the UN General Assembly’s Summit of the Future and the imminent signing of the Pact for the Future. International Day of Peace celebrations take various forms across the globe.
In many parts of the world, the day is marked by a minute of silence, peace education events, intercultural dialogues and other activities that improve understanding and cooperation between cultures.
Every year, the day is launched at the UN’s headquarters by the Peace Bell Ceremony. The Peace Bell was cast in the early 1950s from coins and medals given by representatives of the UN member states and children from all continents.
This year’s theme is “Cultivating a Culture of Peace”, stressing that the concept of peace must be nurtured around the world, different communities and generations.
