June 29th will forever be etched in the annals of the Kimbanguist Church in the Republic of Congo. During a solemn double ceremony held in Brazzaville, the community was honored by the Congolese state for its unwavering support of national programs, particularly in the agricultural sector. This day also marked the establishment of the first African representation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), making Congo a pilot country for this international initiative.

THE REPUBLICAN RECOGNITION OF THE KIMBANGUSIAN WORK

Elevated, as an exceptional measure, to the ranks of Officer and Knight in the National Order of Peace by the President of the Republic, Denis Sassou-N'Guesso, several reverends and leaders of the Kimbanguist Church saw their spiritual and civic commitment recognized at the highest level of the State. For Brice Voltaire Etou Obami, representative of the Kimbanguist Church in Congo, this distinction transcends the individuals decorated and honors the entire community. "To recognize the Kimbanguist Church is to recognize it as a Church of peace and fraternity that supports the government."

What is sealed on Earth is also sealed in Heaven. The entire Church is honored.” This recognition illustrates the place that the Kimbanguist Church now occupies in national life, notably through the regular participation of its faithful and its famous brass band in official ceremonies and presidential parades.

THE CONGO, AFRICAN EPICENTRE OF RIGHTS HUMANITY AND ECOLOGY

Alongside the national decorations, the international leaders of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), an initiative launched in 2015 under the impetus of Corinne Lepage and now supported in several international bodies, officially opened their first African branch in Brazzaville.

On this occasion, Brice Voltaire Etou Obami was appointed ambassador for the DDHU (Democratic and Human Rights Commission), alongside Colonel-Major Innocent Pea, who is also involved in environmental issues. The choice of Congo is explained by its strategic role within the Congo Basin, the second largest tropical rainforest in the world, as well as by the country's commitment to environmental preservation.

The initiators of the DDHU (Democratic and Human Development Declaration) particularly praised national reforestation policies, such as the "One student, one tree" campaign. Based on six fundamental principles and four duties dedicated to social progress, human well-being, and the preservation of the planet, the DDHU aims to promote the mobilization of international partnerships and funding for projects related to climate, sustainable agriculture, and human development.

A VISION BASED ON FAITH AND EXCELLENCE PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT

Alongside his religious responsibilities, Brice Voltaire Etou Obami presides over the National Order of Chartered Accountants of Congo.

For him, there is no conflict between his different missions; on the contrary, they are complementary. Drawing on the biblical verse from Matthew 6:33, "Seek first the kingdom of God...", as well as the principle of loving one's neighbor, he explains that his work rests on three pillars. The first is spiritual: daily prayer, service to God, and the legacy left by Papa Simon Kimbangu.

The second is professional: the promotion of governance based on ethics, competence, rigor, and integrity—values ​​essential to the practice of the accounting profession. The third is social: a commitment to sustainable development, solidarity, and the protection of humanity, through actions supported by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

DEFENSE OF THE PROFESSION ACCOUNTANT AND AGRICULTURAL MOBILIZATION

Taking advantage of this meeting, the president of the National Order of Chartered Accountants also reiterated the importance of respecting professional regulations. He called for the regularization of firms operating without registration with the Order and urged businesses to use only the services of legally authorized chartered accountants holding a valid registration certificate.

In the agricultural sector, the Kimbanguist Church reaffirms its commitment to the motto "Tolona, ​​tobokola" (We must all work together) in favor of food self-sufficiency. Following the development of agricultural centers in Kuyungonda and ongoing projects in Mandombe, Gamboma, and Ngobana, the community is preparing a major mobilization for the agricultural fair on August 5th, where members and the brass band intend to demonstrate their commitment to food security and rural development.