Dignitaries at the 2017 African Regional World Congress of Families have extolled the virtues of African culture and traditions, describing Africa as a continent with the best moral values and heritage.
This commendation was given on the first day of the three-day regional conference organised under the aegis of the Foundation for African Cultural Heritage (FACH).
The conference, which was held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island Lagos was graced with the presence of delegates from different parts of the world.
The occasion was kick-started with the introduction of dignitaries by the Director of FACH, Dr Mrs Theresa Okafor.
Dr Theresa Okafor, Director FACH
The opening prayer led by the Catholic ArchBishop of Ibadan, His Grace Most Revered Dr Gabriel Abegunrin who also presented a paper on the church resolution to protect life and promotes family values.
Archbishop Abegunrin use the opportunity to call on government and people of good will across Africa to work for moral values and pro life.
While delivering his speech, the President of the National Organization for Marriage, Brain S. Brown called on African leaders, youth, women and children to embrace and stand up for their culture which would translate into a happy and fulfilled life.
Brian Brown, President, World Congress of Families
President of Family Watch International, Sharon Slater, during her address, noted that America and Europe has failed on Family Life, adding that Africa is the hope of the world because they still value the moralities of family life.
She therefore encouraged women to live for their children and family for that is the only guarantee for a better world where the values of family life will be respected.
Sharon Slater, President, Family Watch International
Still encouraging women on the importance of upholding family values, Dr Mrs Regina Akosa, in her presentation expounded on why women should not jump on the bandwagon of the Gender equality crusade.
She noted that such women liberation mentality is only targeted at destroying the values African women already have. She therefore called on women to focus more on their primary role given by God which is to train children to be better people in the society.
Dr Rigina Akosa
The conference which will continue until Wednesday 29th, 2017, is supported by World Congress of Families; Family Watch International; MTN Telecommunication; Bishop Emmanuel Badejo; CitizenGO; Kenyan Christian Professional Forum; Evangelist Alveda King; Wavecrest College Outdoor Catering, Meals Delight; Perfect Cakes and Pastries;
Other partners of the conference include; Quality Assurance and Research Development Agency Nigeria; Doctors Health Initiatives; Project for Human Development; Mrs Zoya Jibodu; Mrs Molly Susan White; Mrs Manda Eze –Echesi; Lilly Waters (May and Baber); Mrs Folusho Agbakoba; Lumen Christi Television Network; Nestle waters; Sugar Creation; Mrs Bridget Ituseli and Lington Edu.
