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The Akpanke Foundation join the United Nations to call on countries and people to honor a cessation of hostilities to enable the collective fight against the dreaded disease, Covid-19.
In a release made available to The Lumine News, and signed by the President/Founder of the Akpanke Foundation, Mr. Peter Akpanke, indicates that the foundation has maintained peace and distrusted palliatives during the pandemic to cushion the effects caused by the scourge.
The release reads “This day is observed yearly around the world on 21th September . It was declared by the UN General Assembly, devoted to the strengthening of the various ideals relating to peace, through the observance of 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.
“This year, the International Peace Day, appears to be clearer than ever. It has revealed to us that we are not each other’s enemy, rather our common enemy is a tireless virus that threatens our health, security and every aspect of livelihood.
“The COVID-19 Pandemic has thrown our world into turmoil and forcibly reminded us that we live in one planet and what ever happens in one part of the planet can impact people everywhere.
“Early this year, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on all warring parties to lay down their weapons and focus on the battle against this unprecedented global pandemic. While the message is intended for armed parties, solidarity and cooperation across borders, sectors and generations are also needed to win this new fight against the worst public health crisis of our time.
“In this light, that The Akpanke Foundation commemorates this day with continuous involvement in various programs and outreach geared towards curtailing the poverty caused by our common enemy (the Covid-19 Pandemic).
“We have maintained peace and shared palliatives to quench this poverty caused by the pandemic.
“This day, was initiated in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.
“The Akpanke Foundation today, join The United Nations to invite all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities, and to otherwise commemorate the Day with education and public awareness on issues related to peace”
