Religious leaders in the Rwenzori region have been urged to spearhead campaigns against poverty by mobilizing Christians to embrace government development projects.
The call was made by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who believes that if religious leaders take on development leadership, it could improve lives of Christians as opposed to only preaching the gospel.
His message was contained in a speech read by the State Minister for National Guidance, Godfrey Kabyanga during the official opening of Nyakasanga Grace Healing Centre in Nyakasanga, Kasese municipality on Sunday evening.
According to the President, religious leaders should not only dwell on the spiritual being of their people but also must mobilize the masses to take up different projects to enhance their incomes. He commended the religious institutions for fostering morals and urged them to continue the fight against corruption.
He further asked religious, cultural, and political leaders in the region to advocate for peace, unity, and development of the population. He pledged continuous support to the religious institutions towards development.
Meanwhile, Bishop John Ahebwa asked politicians in the region to avoid selfish tendencies and instead embrace on supporting institutions and individuals that are geared towards promoting development.
The president contributed more than 70 million shillings towards the construction of the church.
