Nuku district opens prayer house on Repentance Day

Nuku District prayer house built in the heart of Nuku station (NBC News)

Nuku District commemorated National Repentance Day on Tuesday by opening the district’s new Prayer House, symbolising faith, unity, and hope for the future.

Built on a hill beside the airstrip and overlooking the soon-to-be-opened Nuku Administration Complex, the octagonal structure features eight pillars representing all tribes across the district’s four LLGs.

Public Service Minister and Member for Nuku, Joe Sungi, officially opened the building alongside his wife, calling it a place for all people of the district to come together in prayer.

Minister For Public Service and Memeber for Nuku Joe Sungi officially cutting the ribbon for the opening of the Prayer House in Nuku Station

“This house stands as a Unity House. It does not belong to one denomination, it belongs to the people of Nuku,” Minister Sungi said.

“By putting God first, we will be provided for in everything we need, from roads and bridges to schools, hospitals, and essential services.”

Minister Sungi said the Prayer House is a legacy for future leaders, emphasizing that faith must guide governance and community development.

“This house will unite Nuku. It is more than a building, it is a symbol of hope, progress, and unity for our people,” he added.

Mr Sungi and his local people stand in prayer at the monument erected to mark the opening of the Prayer House (NBC News)

Following the official opening, public servants and local residents participated in Repentance Day prayers inside the new Prayer House, reinforcing the role of faith in shaping the district’s development and future.

Minister Sungi encouraged the people of Nuku to continue seeking God in all their endeavors, ensuring that the district remains guided by unity, moral values, and shared purpose.