Alebtong, Uganda | The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Alebtong, Mathias Lutwama, has urged Christians to embrace both spiritual and state-led initiatives as complementary forces for community growth and national progress.
Addressing the faithful at Okwiamone on Sunday, 7 September 2025, Lutwama reflected on the distinct but interconnected roles of Church and State.
He noted that while the Church centres on the immortality of the soul, the State addresses material and social development, both ultimately leading to the glory of God.
Mr Lutwama outlined four key messages to the congregation:
• Education: He appealed to parents to invest in the education of their children, citing the government’s recent increment in capitation grants for pupils in government primary schools as evidence of commitment to improving learning outcomes.
• Maternal Health: He stressed the need for mothers to adhere to prenatal and postnatal care. In Alebtong District, he said, ambulances are operational with fuel provided by government, eliminating the need for citizens to bear transport costs during medical emergencies.
• Support for the Church: The Deputy RDC announced that Ajuri County MP, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, had contributed UGX 1.5 million towards the construction of Okwiamone Chapel.
The funds were handed to Monsignor Valentino Opio, Vicar General of Lira Catholic Diocese, who publicly confirmed receipt before the congregation.
• National Stability: He also highlighted remarks by Alebtong Assistant RDC, Okello Jimmy, who explained President Yoweri Museveni’s emphasis on peace and stability as the foundation for development under the National Resistance Movement (NRM).
In closing, Lutwama said that although the Church and State may operate differently, their joint efforts must converge towards serving humanity and honouring God.
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