President Hakainde Hichilema has joined other stakeholders in supporting Mulenga Hills Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church in Kasama District of Northern Province with resources towards the completion of the new church building.
Special Assistant to the President for Politics, Levy Ngoma, who congregated with the church says the move is in fulfilment of the pledge President Hichilema made when he congregated at the church in August last year.
He explained that during his visit to Kasama District, President Hichilema pledged to support the construction of the church building, a pledge he has now honoured.
Mr Ngoma said the gesture will help the church grow both spiritually and in membership.
He added that President Hichilema and his government value the church as an important institution that contributes positively to national governance.
Mr Ngoma further noted that the church plays a key role in promoting peace and unity in the country by guiding its members to uphold what is right.
He called on the SDA Church to continue encouraging its congregants to uphold Christian values and morals.
Meanwhile, North Zambia Field Seventh Day Adventist President Alphet Siame, commended the President for the gesture.
Pastor Siame said the donation will significantly improve the status of the church, noting that the current building is inadequate to accommodate the growing number of members.
He observed that President Hichilema is known for delivering on his promises, which he said explains the development the country has continued to experience since he assumed office.
Pastor Siame added that the church is ready to work with the government to ensure development reaches the people.
He said the church evangelises among the same people governed by the state, making collaboration between the two institutions important.
Pastor Siame appealed to Zambians to support the vision of the President and his government in order to transform the country’s economy.
