The Union des Peulhs du Bounkani (UPB) recently organized a sociocultural event in Bouna to promote peace, social cohesion, and coexistence. The event, held at the palace royal de Bouna, was attended by representatives of various communities and local actors. The activity aimed to contribute to the consolidation of peace, social cohesion, and coexistence in the Bounkani region and Côte d'Ivoire.
The event was held under the presidency of Secretary General of Prefecture Loukou Eric Kouamé and the sponsorship of King Niguê-Gbliman of Bounkani. It featured a conference-debate on the theme "Participation of the Peulh community in strengthening unity and socio-cultural and economic development in Bounkani". The conference was led by Director Regional de la Cohésion nationale de la solidarité et de la lutte contre la Pauvreté, Kambou Sansan.
The discussions highlighted the contributions of the Peulh community in the economic, cultural, and social sectors. They also emphasized the importance of inter-community dialogue in preventing tensions and consolidating peace. The event allowed participants to share ideas and experiences, promoting a better understanding of the community's role in regional development.
The event included a ceremony to honor the Peulh community and the presentation of Néou Lassina Siélé Tall, the new president national de l'Association des Peulhs de Côte d'Ivoire. He is known as "Vieux Euro" and expressed his commitment to leading his term with solidarity, fraternity, and peaceful coexistence.
The sociocultural event was an opportunity for the Peulh community to showcase their cultural and economic contributions to the region. It also brought together various stakeholders to discuss ways to strengthen social cohesion and promote peace in Bounkani.
According to the organizers, the event was a success, with participants praising the initiative and expressing their hope for similar events in the future. The UPB and other stakeholders are expected to build on the momentum generated by the event to promote peace and coexistence in the region.
The celebration of peace and coexistence by the Peulh community in Bounkani is seen as a positive step towards promoting social cohesion and preventing conflicts in Côte d'Ivoire. The event demonstrated the community's commitment to working together with other stakeholders to build a more harmonious and prosperous society.
Key points
- The Peulh community in Bounkani celebrated peace and coexistence through a sociocultural event.
- The event aimed to promote peace, social cohesion, and coexistence in the Bounkani region and Côte d'Ivoire.
- The new president national de l'Association des Peulhs de Côte d'Ivoire, Néou Lassina Siélé Tall, vowed to lead his term with solidarity, fraternity, and peaceful coexistence.
