Minister Santa Alum donates two tents to St Peter’s Church Anyeke

21 September 2026, 10:24 pm

By Eman Yonah Oruk

The Minister of State for Economic Monitoring in the Office of the President and Woman Member of Parliament for Oyam District, Hon. Santa Sandra Alum Ogwang, has fulfilled her pledge to St Peter’s Church Anyeke at the Oyam Urban Archdeaconry headquarters by donating two tents worth Shs6.4 million on Monday, 21 September 2026.

Speaking during the handover, Chris Ongom, who represented the Minister, explained that each tent accommodates 100 people, giving a total capacity of 200.

He noted that the donation was in response to a pledge made earlier when Rev. Canon George Amoli served as Archdeacon of Oyam Urban Archdeaconry. Ongom said the tents will support church activities such as zonal and archdeaconry fellowships, adding that Hon. Alum remains committed to supporting faith-based institutions and community development.

Rev. Canon Robert Edinga, Archdeacon and Vicar of Oyam Urban Archdeaconry, who also serves as zonal coordinator of Oyam Anglican Church, expressed appreciation for the donation.

He said the tents will boost church activities, including fellowships and village prayers, especially during Holy Communion services when rain often disrupts gatherings. He also urged other politicians to emulate Hon. Alum’s example of fulfilling pledges, saying many leaders make promises but fail to honour them.

Patrick Okwir Angulo, Chairperson of Laity of Oyam Urban Archdeaconry and Chairperson of Household and Community Transformation at St Peter’s Church Anyeke, also thanked Hon. Alum. He described the donation as “preaching the gospel in the form of giving”, noting that the tents will support Bible study and evangelism.

He emphasised that the contribution was not political, as it was requested outside the campaign season, and congratulated the Minister for her generosity.

Christian members, including Sarah Ajok of Okwir Cell in Eastern Ward, Oyam Town Council, also appreciated the Minister’s support. They said the donation will strengthen the church’s ability to conduct fellowships, evangelism and village-to-village services without disruption.