Bishop Alfred Olwa calls for humility and repentance at Amolatar prayer breakfast

The Bishop of Lango Diocese, Rt. Rev. Prof. Alfred Olwa, has called for humility and repentance among the people of Amolatar as a pathway to unity and development.

Bishop Olwa made the remarks during a prayer breakfast held at the District Boma Grounds. The prayer was organized by the Resident District Commissioner and the Chief Administrative Officer of Amolatar District.

He noted that pride breeds division, while humility fosters reconciliation. The bishop emphasised the importance of prayer and repentance, saying they are key to restoring love and unity within communities.

The man of God also urged residents to embrace hard work at the family level, particularly calling on men to fulfill their divine responsibility of protecting and providing for their families.

The Kumam Cultural Leader, His Royal Highness Won Ateker Papa Raphael Otaya, who attended as the chief guest, warned against divisionism in the district.

He challenged newly elected leaders to prioritize unity as a foundation for development.

Otaya reaffirmed that cultural leaders will continue to fulfill their constitutional role of uniting people regardless of political or religious differences.

Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Mobilization, Col. (Rtd) Ambako Kabrai, encouraged residents to support government programs aimed at fighting household poverty.

He also urged the public to work together in combating corruption and environmental degradation.

District Chairperson Geoffrey Ocen highlighted key challenges facing the district, including the poor state of the Namasale–Ochero and Dokolo road, and the need to upgrade Amolatar Health Centre IV to a district hospital.

Ocen, who is also the Member of Parliament-elect for Kyoga County North, pledged that district leaders would work collectively to lobby for development initiatives that drive economic and social transformation.

Amolatar Resident District Commissioner, Okello Francis Rwotlonyo, said the prayer breakfast was organized to promote reconciliation and unity among residents.

The RDC, however, noted that the district continues to face challenges such as unemployment and flooding, which have cut off some communities and limited access to government services.