The Christian Association of Nigeria has conveyed the perceived grievances of the
poor masses to the President in a recent event.
The Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), has reminded President Muhammadu Buhari
of the pains Nigerians are going through as a result of hunger, poverty and insecurity of
lives and property in the country.
The religious body said this in a goodwill message delivered by the CAN National Secretary, Rev. Dr Musa Asake, at the ongoing 104th annual session of the Nigerian Baptist Convention holding in
Abuja.
CAN acknowledged that it believed that this year’s theme for the Baptist Convention,
“Moving Forward: Overcoming the
Challenges of Life through Jesus Christ”, was “the best suited for this troubled times.”
His words: “You will all agree with me that our country Nigeria is today experiencing
excruciating pains as we witness religious and ethnic cleansing through the criminal
activities of the murderous Fulani herdsmen who are killing story on daily basis.
“Nigeria has become unsafe because our security agencies are not living up to the
billings. In Nigeria today, nowhere is safe, both the rich and the poor are crying because of the evil in the land occasioned by
the criminal activities of the terrorists, kidnappers, armed robbery, ritual killings,
unemployment and corruption in high places.”
CAN applauded the leadership qualities of its President, Samson Ayokunle, who is also the
President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC).
“We in CAN are very grateful to the Nigerian Baptist Convention for giving u your very
best who now serves as the National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria. Am talking of no other person than
Rev. Dr. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle.
“In times like this, we need a vocal and courageous leader to speak and stand in the gap for the Nigerian church. Let me boldly
tell you that the man you give us as the number one Christian is this country is a leader who speaks his mind on all issues irrespective of whose ox is gored,” Asake
said.
