Govt reitterates its committment to work with the church

Government has reiterated its commitment to work closely with the church to foster national development.

Chief Government spokesperson Ronnie Shikapwasha said this is because the church has always advised government on a number of cardinal issues.

Lieutenant General Shikapwasha, also Information and Broadcasting services minister, said this at the 10th anniversary of Christian Faith Mission Church (CFMC) in Lusaka today.

He said it was for this reason that the church was invited to deliberate at the National Indaba on the way forward on the economic crisis the country was experiencing.

Lt.Gen Shikapwasha said government will always value the all the counsel and advise that the church gives to the government.

He said government working hand in hand with the church would help in the development of the country.

The Chief Government implored the church in the country to play a leading role in unifying the people of Zambia.

He also said the church was aware of government’s efforts in the fight against poverty and other vices in the country.

Meanwhile, Christian Faith Mission Church founding President Peter Chanda says there is need for all stakeholders in the country to unite in order to find the way forward on the current social- economic crisis the country was experiencing.

Pastor Chanda said there was need to come together and build the country regardless of one’s political and social status.

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