The Peace Network and Culture Initiative, has mounted its second peace pole in Awka, in commemoration of the International Day of Peace celebrated on September twenty-first.
The Peace Network and Culture Initiative, a branch of the Women Centre for Self-Empowerment and Development, is a non-governmental organization that raises awareness on the importance of value reorientation and the use of peaceful conflict resolution methods.
Mrs Onyeka Obi, National President of Peace Network and Culture Initiative, said during the unveiling that the peace pole is seen as a way of bringing people together to inspire, awaken, and uplift the human consciousness.
According to Mrs. Obi, the peace pole, which was first mounted in Enugu State, is now recognized as the most prominent International symbol and monument of peace, reminding the people of the need to always speak and act in a spirit of peace and harmony.
Declaring the event open, Dr Kelvin Freeman, a pastor at Dominion City Church, advocated for peace and security in Anambra State and the world at large, saying that the International Day of Peace, with this year’s theme “End racism and build peace,” is a call to end all forms of conflict and discrimination in order to ensure a peaceful environment.
Also, Dr Nkechi Udeze the Director Anambra State Library Services and a member of the Board of Trustees of Peace Network and Culture Initiative, commended the effort of the Non-Governmental Organization towards fostering peace in the society.
She recognized the essence of peace in the world and prayed for its sustenance
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