Nabbanja Hails Church For fostering Economic Development

The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt Hon Robinah Nabbanja has hailed the Catholic Church for helping the government foster socio-economic development among the faithful in their congregations.

The premier in her message delivered by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija who represented her as chief guest as Mityana Cathedral Parish celebrated its 60th anniversary lauded Mityana Diocese Bishop Joseph Anthony Zziwa, for shepherding well with the guidance he avails to the faithful in areas of development.

“You have always stood the test of time in fully understanding that agriculture is the backbone of Uganda’s economy. Thank you for working hard to solve people’s socio-economic challenges,” she said.

Nabbanja said this wealth creation gospel of promoting mechanised farming has not only impacted people in Mityana but also in other parts of the country.

The diocese also joined other faith in praying for the King of Buganda Kingdom, Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II who is 31 years on the throne.

They prayed for a full recovery and steadfastness to effectively do the kingdom’s work.  

Also in attendance was lands minister Judith Nabakooba, who was applauded for her commitment to supporting the church.

In her speech, she congratulated Mityana Cathedral Parish for reaching the milestone of six decades since its establishment and acknowledged the clerical leadership that played a pivotal role in the foundation of this church.

She said the efforts of Archbishop Henry Kiwanuka, Cardinal Emmanuel Nsubuga, and all the priests and church leadership yielded fruits with the collective work and togetherness of the believers

Not forgetting to remind the public about government programs to alleviate poverty and foster socio-economic development, she asked people to get Emyooga, PDM, and GROW funds to grow their enterprises and elevate their living standards.

“I would advise you to engage in commercial farming. We have extension workers and veterinary doctors in different areas who will provide information,” she advised.

In her docket as the lands minister, Nabakooba expressed a need to follow the guidance of the laws instituted to protect tenants and landlords.

“The law protects both landlords and bibanja holders and if we all follow it, we shall see a reduction in conflicts that may arise as a result of abusing the Land Act.”
Bishop Zziwa appreciated the faithful, leaders and the churchgoers who have stood steadfast with the church ever since it was established.

“I request you to continue with that spirit and together we shall help Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese grow in faith and economically,” he said as outstanding believers were awarded certificates.
The Bishop also called upon people to help those in need, emphasising that it is the only way one can realise the goodness embedded in God.

“Things we call small are very important to others and they will create happiness in their lives,” he preached as he encouraged parents to instill the same culture in children.
At the same celebrations, 566 children renewed their baptismal promises.  

 
Mityana Cathedral Parish was inaugurated in 1964 as a sacred Martyrs Shrine following the announcement of 22 Ugandan Martyrs in Rome by Pope Paul VI.