The association also dismissed allegations of internal division and mismanagement of relief funds, describing them as false and misleading.
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The President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made the call in an Easter message he issued to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja.
The President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made the call in a commemorative statement issued on Sunday in Abuja to mark Palm Sunday.
He spoke at a meeting with a delegation of CAN, led by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his Lagos State residence.
The actors’ body spoke through its outgoing National President, Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas, in a statement issued on Wednesday.
The directive followed a series of security breaches in the community, including recent attacks on churches and the recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition by security operatives in the state.
CAN, in a statement signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in Abuja has expressed disapproval over the title of the new movie, describing it as offensive and a mockery of the Christian faith.
Also, the Church denied ever receiving government order to close down school: “It’s just a way to shift blame.”
The allegation comes in the wake of United States President Donald Trump’s decision to place Nigeria back on the list of “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC) over alleged genocide against Christians.
CAN, in a statement issued by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, clarified that it did not, at any point, dismiss or describe the widespread killings as a “so-called Christian genocide” as claimed in a press release reportedly issued by Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communication.
The body also congratulated President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians as the country celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary tomorrow, October 1.
The CAN, in a statement signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said the occasion should inspire fairness, accountability and compassion in governance.
Rev. Fr. Lubo, according to a statement signed by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN President, was a dedicated leader committed to peacebuilding, interfaith harmony, and justice.
In a Monday statement signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, while praying for the repose of their souls.
The call was made in a statement released to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir, urging leaders to move beyond rhetoric and demonstrate real commitment to their constitutional and moral responsibilities.
CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said this in a statement in Abuja on Monday
The association, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam, expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the attacks, which claimed the lives of innocent and peace-loving citizens.
Hayab, who is the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, made the call in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday.
Archbishop Okoh, in a statement on Tuesday, also urged all Nigerians to be courageous and hopeful saying, “Together, we can overcome the challenges before us and celebrate the richness of our diverse heritage.”
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State said this at the 2024 annual prayer summit of the state branch of the association.