The Christian Affiliation of Nigeria (CAN) within the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has urged Nigerians to stay steadfast in supporting efforts to rebuild the nation, expressing optimism that the nation will overcome its current challenges.
In an announcement issued on Wednesday in Kaduna to mark Nigeria’s sixty fifth Independence anniversary, Northern CAN Chairman, Reverend Joseph John Hayab, described Nigeria as a blessed nation with ample human and pure assets able to driving it to greatness.
He stated the anniversary must be seen as a second of sober reflection and renewed dedication, stressing that Nigerians should not hand over on their nation.
“Nigeria is our nation, and we should proceed to consider in it. We should not give up our hope to despair. Our duty as residents is to contribute positively to nation-building, whereas our leaders should double their efforts to offer the appropriate management that may encourage confidence and restore the dignity of being Nigerian,” Hayab said.
He urged political, spiritual, and group leaders to make use of the event to rededicate themselves to addressing insecurity, poverty, and unemployment.
He added that residents can solely really feel a way of belonging when justice, fairness, and equity are assured.
In keeping with him, Nigeria’s variety must be harnessed as a supply of energy slightly than division, with leaders and residents rising above egocentric pursuits to work for the frequent good.
“Nigeria has what it takes to be a beacon of hope in Africa and past. What is required is sincerity, imaginative and prescient, and motion that put the welfare of the individuals first,” he stated.
Northern CAN additionally reaffirmed its dedication to proceed participating constructively with stakeholders throughout divides to make sure peace, unity, and progress stay the muse of the Nigerian venture.
