Maiduguri, 18 July, 2024 / 4:23 pm (ACI Africa).
Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria under their umbrella forum, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), are calling upon those with leadership roles in the West African nation to sacrifice their individual pursuits and adopt a collaborative approach in the search for lasting peace in the country.
Speaking at the installation of the newly elected North-East CAN executive members in Maiduguri on Tuesday, July 16, the President of the entity that includes representatives of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) said authorities in Nigeria must prioritize the common good.
“Today, Nigeria has been bedevilled by so many challenges of insecurity that have brought many setbacks, and the northeast has been the worst hit by the crisis,” CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh said.
He added, “Today, insecurity is now a general issue everywhere, and we, as Christians, must ensure we preach peaceful coexistence regardless of our religions, beliefs, and ethnicity.”
“I urge leaders to put aside personal interests and work together to restore peace. Peace is not a one-man affair; it is an affair that everybody must be involved in,” the CAN President said.
