Rev. Ngongan Paul has taken over as Moderator Representative NWR
The incoming Moderator Representative for the North West Region, the Rev Ngongan Paul Anyam has fully taken over office on January 10, 2025.
This was during a signing ceremony at the Area Treasurer’s Office at Commercial Avenue Bamenda.
The new “MR” promised to work closely with all Presbyteries and Institutions in the region for the growth of the PCC.
While handing over to the Rev Ngongan Paul, the Rev Dr Fai Michael who has served in the same capacity for three years, called on his successor to lead the people of God with love.
The solemn and successful transition exercise coordinated by the AreaTreasurer for the North west Region, Mr. Lema Bobga Christopher had In attendance the Presbyterial Secretary of Mezam, the Rev. Teneng Lucas Tah, Santa Presbytery, the Rev Tangyie Festus, and the Education Secretary’s representative for the North west region, Dr. Mbaku Henry Ken.
Reporter: Desmond Atiehyim
REV. MIKI HANS ABIA (Moderator elect) SIGNS THE POWER OF ATTORNEY, TAKES OVER FROM RT. REV. DR. FONKI SAMUEL FORBA
REV. MIKI HANS ABIA (Moderator elect) SIGNS THE POWER OF ATTORNEY, TAKES OVER FROM RT. REV. DR. FONKI SAMUEL FORBA
“The old order changeth, yielding place to new” is a line from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem Morte d’Arthur. This describes today’s event of the signing of the Power of Attorney of the Moderator of the PCC.
Rev. Miki Hans Abia, the Moderator elect has appended his signature to the six copy legal document empowering the PCC Moderator as the constitutional head of the PCC. He takes over from the Rt. Rev. Dr. Fonki Samuel Forba whose mandate officially ends on the 31st December 2024.
The event was presided over by Barrister Etta Besong Jr, the senior legal retainer of the PCC in the presence of all PCC administration. The event was witnessed by the Director of Programs at the All African Council of Churches (AACC), Rev. Dr. Lismore Gibson Ezekiel and wife.
The outgoing Moderator described the Rev Miki as safe hands whose name is Hans into whose hands he is handing the church for greater service to humanity.
The Ecumenical Forum for Justice and Peace in Cameroon
The Ecumenical Forum for Justice and Peace in Cameroon
, under the Chairmanship of the Rt. Rev. Dr. Fonki Samuel Forba has been lauded for its efforts thus far in the fight for peace and justice in Cameroon. The words of appreciation were echoed by some of its partners during an assessment meeting that took place at the PCC PresFlats on Monday, December 16th, 2024.According to the Rev. Dr. Lesmore Gibson Ezekiel Director of Programs at the All African Conference of Churches, in Nairobi Kenya, “The Forum has been up and doing and it is a credible platform for religious leaders – Christians and Muslims in particular, in Cameroon, to think through together, reflect together and plan together”.
The Rev. Dr. Hanns Lessing from the World Communion of Reformed Churches on his part says: “this forum goes a long way to show how strong the religious voice is in the fight for peace, hoping that these different actors brought together lays a foundation that allows collaboration and the formation of a common voice”.
About nine national religious organizations from both the Christian and Muslim faiths and two non-governmental organizations were present during this evaluative forum.
The December 2024 conclave sat for over six (6) hours, analysing the present context of the socio-political crisis in Cameroon, brainstorming on new strategies and different ways of making their work more impactful, and charting the way forward for a more vibrant ecumenical forum in Cameroon.
The meeting came to a close with the partners promising their unwavering support towards the goals of the forum. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Fonki Samuel extended his gratitude towards this gesture.
Thanks Papa Rt. Rev. I was made to recognise and identify my shames.