LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera has lauded the Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP) for the Church’s contribution towards various sectors of the economy.
Chakwera commended the church when he presided over the CCAP General Assembly Centenary Celebrations on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at CIVO Stadium in the capital Lilongwe.
The Malawi leader said that in education sector, CCAP has built many secondary schools which our children are using for their daily learning process.
He said these schools are crucial to national development.
Chakwera said on the health sector, the CCAP has built many hospitals that Malawians are using today.
He added that hospitals are contributing a lot towards universal health coverage which demands citizens to have hospitals within the reach.
In the agriculture sector, the President commended CCAP for opening more agricultural farms that contribute positively to food security.
The President has since hailed CCAP for its contribution to good governance. He said while in office as President, he has met CCAP many times for advice on good governance.
As a matter of background, CCAP was established in 1924, as a result of the work of the Scottish and Dutch Missionaries in the last quarter of the 1800s.
The ceremony brought together all CCAP members in Malawi in all three Synods namely Livingstonia, Blantyre, and Nkhoma.
Upon his arrival, Chakwera accompanied by First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera, signed the visitor’s book, before touring several pavilions to appreciate various projects in the areas of Gospel evangelism, health, agriculture, and education, among others, that the Synods have been understanding in the past 100 years of it’s existence in the country.
Vice President Dr Micheal Bizwick Usi, former President Madam Joyce Banda former First Gentleman Richard Banda, former Vice President Khumbo Kachali, several top government officials, and leaders of various denominations are all in attendance to witness the event.
