The guidelines were submitted at a meeting the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control had with the leaderships of CAN and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Abuja on Wednesday.
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The President of CAN, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, said this on Wednesday in a statement.
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has sought the support of the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the state to contain the spread of COVID-19.
The Christian Association of Nigeria has urged Christians to set aside 30 minutes each day for seven days from April 20 to 26 to praise the beauty of God’s holiness.
The Christian Association of Nigeria, Oyo State chapter has ordered all churches and Christian ministries to comply with the “stay-at-home” directives of the government towards stopping the spread of Coronavirus Disease.
This is in line with directives from the national body of CAN, which admonished all Nigerians to join hands for God to heal the land.
It was very sad and doleful to hear of the eventual beheading of Rev. Lawan Andimi, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Michika Local Government Area, Adamawa State. He had been abducted by terrorists earlier this month.
The MURIC Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, in a statement issued and signed in Lagos on Wednesday, said anyone who kills innocent people does not represent Islam.
In his reaction to the incident on Tuesday, President Buhari expressed sorrow that the terrorists went on to kill the religious leader while giving signals at the same of a willingness to set him free by releasing him to third parties.
The Christian Association of Nigeria has decried the slow pace of work on the Agbara – Seme section of the Lagos – Badagry expressway, describing the condition of the road as “pathetic”.
The event, which was organised by House on the Rock, Church, Minna, Niger State, in collaborating with gospel artists over the weekend, had over 7,000 persons including politicians, in attendance.
The position of CAN was contained in a statement by Pastor Bayo Oladeji, the media aide of the CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle.
The verdict was passed during a meeting of critical stakeholders and leaders of thought, held at the Imo State Traditional Rulers Chambers, Owerri on Tuesday.
The state Chairman of CAN, Rev. Mathias Echioda, made this appeal at the weekend at a press briefing at the CAN Secretariat, Minna.
Ayokunle, however, noted that the allegation no matter how bad it may be, remains an allegation until proven otherwise, adding: “That is until it is properly investigated and we have a truth to hold onto.
The President of CAN, Dr. Samson Ayokunle, who made the call at a news conference in Abuja, said until they were called to order, they cannot regain the trust and respect of Nigerians.
In a meeting with the governor, the monarchs, under the aegis of Concerned Traditional Rulers’ Forum, led by Dr. Cletus Ilomuanya, said the adoption of the TSA will go a long way in ensuring prudent management of funds in the state and enthrone probity in governance.
The association stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by its National Director, Legal and Public Affairs, Samuel Vondip.
In a statement by Joseph Daramola, Acting General Secretary, in Abuja, CAN said no matter who is involved, rape is ungodly and reprehensible.
CAN, in a statement on Wednesday said Fatoyinbo was not a member of the body.