BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
Premier of Western Province, Billy Veo, officially welcomed Bishop Chris Hope and his delegation during a dinner hosted by Saint Luke Anglican Church in Gizo.
Speaking at the gathering, Premier Veo said he was pleased to meet Bishop Hope and members of his delegation during their visit to the province.
“On behalf of the government and people of Western Province, I welcome you and your delegation to Western Province,” Veo said.
He highlighted the strong partnership between the provincial government and churches, stressing that cooperation between both institutions is essential for the development of the province.
Veo said the Western Provincial Government has allocated large areas of land to churches as part of its commitment to supporting church development and activities across the province.
He said churches continue to grow in Western Province and emphasised the importance of maintaining close collaboration to strengthen both spiritual and community development.
“Western Province is growing and churches are also growing. This is important to maintain religious faith and to grow the populace with religious life.
“I believe that working together is important to balance social, economic and spiritual development in Western Province,” Veo said.
He reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to supporting churches.
“Western Province stands ready to help churches have a responsibility to lead development initiatives within their respective parishes.
“I hope your visit will give you more information about Anglican Churches and its development aspirations in Western Province and help address the issues,” Veo said.
He assured Bishop Hope that the Western Provincial Government will continue to support the church and its work throughout the province.
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