Luanda:The Secretary of the Council of Christian Churches in Angola (CICA), Vladimir Agostinho, emphasized on Monday the significant achievements Angola has realized since gaining independence 51 years ago. Speaking in Luanda, Agostinho noted that national independence has fostered dignity, equal rights, and enhanced relations among various religious denominations in the country.
According to Angola Press News Agency, Agostinho highlighted the development of national human resources as a major accomplishment, with Angolan men and women gaining expertise in diverse fields contributing to the nation's progress. He also pointed out the construction and expansion of social infrastructure, such as hospitals, schools, and police stations, as key achievements since independence.
Agostinho acknowledged the setbacks in national development due to a prolonged armed conflict, which led to the destruction of essential infrastructure like schools, hospitals, and roads. However, he praised the resilience of the Angolan people as a significant achievement of the post-independence era.
The religious leader also remarked on the role of dialogue platforms that have allowed churches of various denominations and traditions to collaborate and work towards shared goals.
On Wednesday, Vice-President of the Republic Esperança da Costa is scheduled to lead the main ceremony marking the 51st anniversary of National Independence in Moxico Province. The celebrations, themed 'United for a Democratic, Unified and Indivisible Angola,' will feature a significant political ceremony commemorating the proclamation of national independence on 11 November 1975 by Angola's first President, António Agostinho Neto. This year's anniversary is a reminder of the achievement of national sovereignty after a long liberation struggle led by Angolan nationalist movements.
