Council of Churches

He said the plans for the pillar have been discussed for the last two-three years, and project efforts will be led by the Council of Churches and the Body of Christ.

The National Unity Pillar will be constructed under a five-year-program and will stand directly opposite the Parliament House along the Waigani Drive.

Prime Minister announced plans for the 200-meter high structure, on the eve of National Prayer Day.

The 200-meter tall National unity Pillar will be an iconic symbol that embodies the many tribes of our Christian country.

Prime Minister Marape made the announcement on the eve of the National Prayer Day. The building will be constructed along the Waigani Drive, facing the Parliament House.

He said it is a site of national significance and has been approved by the Government where the Council of Churches and the Body of Christ will take carriage of the project.

This message was delivered on his behalf by Dr Tau Goa, Executive Manager, Technical Health Services with National Department of Health, at the official opening of the Islands Regional Church Leaders Sensitization Workshop in Kokopo on Wednesday (Sept 23).

The two-day workshop, organised by the Papua New Guinea Council of Churches, is focused on transition to a new normal in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minister Wong said in the short history of our country, no single entity has effected as much change as the church. 

This is the first of its kind for the province.

This was the initiative of East New Britain Governor and Kokopo MP Ereman ToBaining Jnr in line with the government's Public Private Partnership concept.

The group was formed under the watchful eyes of Rev August Waninara, who is also the church representative in the Kokopo district.

The council has organised three reconciliation services.

The first one was held last Sunday at Kabagap Primary School for zone 3 which includes Balanataman, Nanuk, Tinganalom, Ngatur, Ravat, Kunakunai and Turagunan.