The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa has revealed that the government will involve religious leaders in the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM) and ensure transformation of their livelihoods.
Nankabirwa made the revelation while speaking at the thanksgiving for the Archbishop of Church of Uganda, Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu's 60th birthday in Namirembe on Tuesday.
"As the government, we know how important religious leaders are and the important role they play in community transformation. In the Parish Development Model, we will ensure that they are supported individually so that their families can be equally transformed," said Nankabirwa.
In his remarks, Kaziimba attributed his successful ministry to salvation.
"I thank God for the gift of salvation. It is only salvation that has brought me this far. There is no other reason why I would be where I am other than that precious gift. I can't thank God enough," said Kaziimba.
Rt Rev. Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira emphasized the need for thanksgiving in celebration of every year added.
"Every time God adds you to another year, you need to remember and give thanks for journey the Lord has brought you, remember and repent and pray for the way forward in your life," said Luwalira.
He noted that there is a need to celebrate someone when he or she still lives to show that he or she is valued and use the opportunity to reflect, rejoice and affirm the gratitude to God for what that person has achieved.
Margaret Kaziimba, the wife of the archbishop thanked God for raising her husband from a lay reader to archbishop of the Church of Uganda.
"God knew us from the beginning. When I was marrying my husband, I never imagined what he would ever become. From the choir to lay reader, priest, bishop and now archbishop, it's only God's blessings. My only duty has always been going on my knees to pray for him to be successful in ministry, “she said.