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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), through its leadership in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, has condemned controversial remarks attributed to Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir in support of Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections. The controversy followed a video from a political gathering in which Jingir…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has publicly aligned itself with U.S. lawmakers who have accused Nigeria of systematic persecution of Christians, calling on the Federal Government to step up protection for communities under threat. In a statement signed by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN affirmed that “many Christian communities in parts of Nigeria, especially in…
Christians in the North-West zone have expressed deep concern that the government has recently constituted a board for the North-West Development Commission (NWDC) without including any Christian representation. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) North West Zone, Elder Sunday Oibe, issued to journalists in…
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The Most Rev. Daniel Okoh has been elected the new president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN). The announcement is contained in a statement yesterday in Abuja by the CAN General Secretary, Mr. Joseph Daramola. Okoh is the General Superintendent of Christ Holy Church, also called Nation Builders (Odozi-Obodo). CAN comprises five blocs: Christian…