A delegation from the Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa (PROCMURA) visited Rev. Matthew A. Laferty at the MEOR residence on 25 March 2026 to discuss PROCMURA’s work and initiatives for the coming year and learn about the Methodist Ecumenical Office Rome.
The delegation included:
- Rt. Rev. Dr. Nathan Samwini – General Adviser of PROCMURA
- Most Rev. Dr. Sunday Onuoha – Archbishop for International Affairs, Methodist Church Nigeria; Founder and President of Vision Africa International; Co-Chair of Interfaith Peace and Dialogue Forum, Nigeria
- Rev. Dr. Andrew Ashdown – Moderator of European Partners Liaison Committee of PROCMURA; Partnership Coordinator for Africa for the Methodist Church in Britain.
- Daniel G Lillis JP KHS MA FRSA – Director of Lillis Consultants; International Government Relations
- Ms. Joy Wandabwa – Team Leader for Finance and Administration of PROCMURA
MEOR also organized a visit to the Grand Mosque of Rome and Islamic Cultural Center of Italy. They were met by Iman Nader Akkad who gave them a tour of the mosque and shared about its community. Rev. Laferty accompanied the delegation.
The Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa is a pan-African Christian organization founded in 1959 with the objective of building good relations between Christians and Muslims in the continent. PROCMURA’s core mandate is two-fold: 1) to promote Christian constructive engagement with Muslims so that, together, members of the two communities can work towards the promotion of peace and peaceful coexistence, and embark on joint actions on issues that militate against the development of the society, and 2) to promote among the Churches in Africa, faithful and responsible Christian witness in an interfaith environment of Christians and Muslims that will promote and not unduly jeopardise the spirit of good neighbourliness.
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