President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has expressed shock over the death of of Chancellor of African Bible Colleges inc Paul D. Chinchen.

Chinchen died Wednesday at his home at Jackson Mississippi, United States of America.

In a statement posted on State House facebook page Chakwera said he will remember Chinchen for his immeasurable contributions toward Christian work across Africa.

“It was only a month ago that I held an audience with Dr. Chinchen at my office in preparation for my presiding over the African Bible College, an institution whose campuses he built and led in three countries, not knowing that our goodbye at that time would be final. Not only will I remember him for his immeasurable contributions to Christian work towards Africa, but also for his love of Christ, his devotion to Malawi, his kindness to my family, his prayers for me,” said Chakwera in a statement.