The Christian Association (CAN) has appointed Prof. Samson Adetunji Fatokun as its new General Secretary.
CAN said the appointment followed the retirement of the immediate past Scribe, Barr. Joseph Daramola, who has served for 11 years.
The Association’s President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh announced this in a statement.
It reads in part: “It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Professor Samson Adetunji Fatokun as the new General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
“This appointment follows the retirement of Barr. Joseph Daramola, who has served our organization with distinction in the past 11 years.
“Professor Fatokun is a distinguished scholar and professor of Christian Religious Studies at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. He brings to this position a wealth of experience in church leadership and administration, as well as a deep commitment to the Christian faith.
“We are confident that Professor Fatokun will continue to uphold the values and principles of CAN, and work tirelessly to advance the cause of Christianity and promote religious harmony in Nigeria.
“We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to Barr. Joseph Daramola for his dedicated service to CAN. His leadership and contributions have been invaluable, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
“We pray for Professor Fatokun as he assumes his new role, that God will grant him wisdom, strength, and grace to lead with integrity, promote unity among Christians and advance the cause of Christ in Nigeria. Amen”.