Story by Sifiso Sibanda
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commended churches for partnering with government in empowering people and developing the nation.
Addressing church leaders and other congregates during the National Thanksgiving and Dedication Service in Bulawayo this Sunday, President Mnangagwa commended the bond between the church and the Second Republic as progressive and key to national development.
“Thank you all for remaining true to the offices you hold, within the churches, in our country. Your individual and collective, wholehearted service is appreciated by my government. More-so that you have preached the uncorrected word of God, which remains the beacon of hope, sources of wisdom and guidance for the people of our nation,” he said.
The President said as the nation looks to the future, it is emboldened by the goodness of the Almighty God that helped to liberate the country from colonial bandage and ultimately helped Zimbabweans reposes their land that was in the hands of white colonialists.
“Today, we stand proud and tall as a truly free and independent people, enjoying freedom of worship and advancing Godly values as well as people a people-centred national development agenda.”
He further stated that developmental programmes will continue to be implemented under the Second Republic.
“In the agriculture sector, as a Government and a people, we are not folding our arms and surrendering to the vagaries of climate change. Numerous dams are being built and borehole sunk to mitigate the impact of climate change. In relation to the current uneven rainfall patterns, let’s ask for rains from the Lord, for it is Almighty God who makes storm clouds and gives showers of rain to everyone,” he said.
President Mnangagwa also challenged the youths to be wary of the machinations of the country’s detractors, adding that they need to work hard for national development.
