The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Amongi Betty Akena has called on the catholic professionals to offer their expertise to serve God’s people with integrity, transparency, and social justice.
While attending church service in Lira, Minister Amongi noted that the catholic doctrines of work start with Jesus himself being a carpenter; “Jesus worked with his hands, in daily contact with the matter created by God, to which he gave whole of his craftsmanship. It is striking that most of his life was dedicated to this task as a carpenter” Amongi noted, while quoting (Mark 6:3)
She further urged the network to mobilise other professionals to use the association to inculcate good work doctrines among the professionals.
"As a minister of labour, I pledge to support the work of the church, remember Remuneration for work should guarantee man the opportunity to provide a dignified livelihood for herself or himself and his/her family on the material, social, cultural, and spiritual level, taking into account the role and the productivity of each, the state of the business, and the common good" - Minister Amongi.
The Bishop of Lira diocese his lordship linos Wanok thanked the minister for her support to the work of God.
In her conclusion, the minister Pledged to support the church construction with Ten (10) million shillings.
Several professionals, including Members of Parliament, attended the event.
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