Tanzania’s Christian clerics have encouraged Tanzanians to love the country and work hard in order to support the government efforts in bringing development.

Pastor Andrew Palau is the organizer of the Love Tanzania Festival taking place at Jangwani grounds.

The clerics gave the message this afternoon at Jangwani grounds Dar es Salaam where there is 2 days religious festival taking place this weekend.

Bishop, Dr Jonathan Mwakimage from one of Christian Religious sect said in order to foster develop every citizen has to be part of the national efforts in development plans.

“No one will help you to love the nation. You have to be the first person to change it. All Tanzanians should participate fully in helping the government; this is the only way which can help us.”

On the side of Coordinator of the festival, Mr Emmanuel Kekwe encouraged Tanzanians to participate in the event because it’s the only place which can help them to change their minds about the nation.

“People should come and pray together here at Jangwani so that together we can change our misperceptions on the nation and support it.”

Love Tanzania Festival is expected to reach its climax tomorrow.