{"id":44093,"date":"2023-04-12T10:33:15","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T10:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/?p=44093"},"modified":"2023-04-12T00:17:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T00:17:28","slug":"government-urges-churches-to-prioritize-safety-measures-following-tragic-boat-accident-in-chilubi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/government-urges-churches-to-prioritize-safety-measures-following-tragic-boat-accident-in-chilubi","title":{"rendered":"Government urges churches to prioritize safety measures following tragic boat accident in Chilubi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Government officials and church leaders have called for increased safety measures following a tragic accident in Chilubi, Zambia that claimed the lives of 14 Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) youths. The group was traveling on a banana boat from Kashitu area to Chishi Island when the boat capsized on Lake Bangweulu.<\/p>\n

The Senga Hill Pastors Fellowship expressed their condolences to the families of the deceased and called on all Christians in the country to pray for them during this difficult time. \u201cThe accident involving the SDA youths on Lake Bangweulu is not only shocking but disturbing to the nation,\u201d said Pastor Sunday Simpasa, Chairperson of the fellowship.<\/p>\n

He also urged church leaders to prioritize the safety of their congregants when they travel to worship away from their congregations. \u201cLet me also appeal to government to stiffen the law on transporters found drunk or overloaded to protect the lives of people,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Northern Province Permanent Secretary Bernard Mpundu echoed the call for increased safety measures, stating that the accident could have been avoided if all safety measures were taken into consideration by the church and the transporter. \u201cIt is sad that we have continued losing lives in such circumstances,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

However, Mr. Mpundu did disclose that the government had released K70,000 to help the families who lost loved ones. \u201cApart from meeting all the funeral expenses, the government has released K70,000. Therefore, each family will be given K5,000 just to help them during this trying period,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Seventh Day Adventist Church Northern Zambia Union Conference Executive Secretary, Emmanuel Mwewa, thanked the government for their support during the tragedy. \u201cIt would have been difficult for the church to handle the situation without the full involvement of the government hence we will always remain grateful to the government for this gesture,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The tragedy has highlighted the need for safety measures to be put in place, not just for church members but for all Zambians. \u201cMy appeal to government and the grieving families is to kneel down and pray to God to see this country through this moment,\u201d said Pastor Simpasa.<\/p>\n

The loss of lives in accidents that could have been avoided is a concern for the Zambian government. \u201cGovernment is concerned and deeply saddened that the country has continued losing lives of people in accidents that could be avoided,\u201d said Mr. Mpundu.<\/p>\n

As the country mourns the loss of the SDA youths, officials and religious leaders are calling for action to be taken to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zambia. Government officials and church leaders have called for increased safety measures following a tragic accident in Chilubi, Zambia that claimed the lives of 14 Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) youths. The group was traveling on a banana boat from Kashitu area to Chishi Island when the boat capsized on Lake Bangweulu. 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