ZAMBIA: Archbishop Banda Breaks Ground for Boys School Construction
A Catholic Boys Boarding Secondary School is set to be built in Chongwe District, about 35 Kilometres east of the capital Lusaka.
The Archbishop of Lusaka Most Rev. Alick Banda and President Edgar Lungu officiated the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday 26th June, 2020.
President Lungu who has since pledged about USD 55,000 urged other stakeholders to help the Catholic Church to complete the construction of the School.
“While the Church is the originator of this wonderful project, she may not be able to fund this school on its own. I, therefore appeal to the private sector to partner in this developmental project,” he said.
“The Catholic Church has been instrumental in the provision of education hence the need to support them. Education is key as it helps the country prepare the citizens for future assignments,” he added.
He added that his government is committed to inculcate Christian values in its citizens through Education.
The Archbishop of Lusaka thanked President Lungu for the unwavering support to the Catholic Church in Zambia saying he has always been there to support activities by the Catholic Church in the country.
“President Lungu has personally been interested to supporting the construction of the boys’ secondary school. The Catholic Church does not want to rely on foreign aid only to fund the construction works, hence the need to embark on local mobilization of resources,” Archbishop Banda said.
“There is need to support education which promotes science and Christian values,” he added.
Archbishop Banda further warned that unless the country invests in education, the future of Zambia and the Church will remain at risk.
