The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described this year’s Christmas as a significant and emotional milestone for Nigerian Christians, praising the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the efforts made toward ensuring peace and security across the country during the festive season.
Speaking after a visit to President Tinubu, the CAN president highlighted that, for the first time in many years, church leaders were not woken up by distressing midnight calls reporting attacks on churches. This unprecedented calm, he noted, is a cause for celebration and a sign of progress in the fight against insecurity in Nigeria.
“This Christmas is the first Christmas in many years that we were not woken with a phone call at midnight to say that a church was attacked,” he said, expressing both relief and gratitude. He described the moment as a testimony to the efforts made by the government to create a safer environment for worshippers and religious institutions throughout the country.
According to the CAN president, the significance of this development cannot be overstated, especially given Nigeria’s long history of insecurity that has often overshadowed festive periods, turning celebrations into periods of fear and anxiety for many citizens.
He further stressed that while this Christmas marks a hopeful moment, ongoing prayers and efforts are necessary to ensure that the peace experienced is not temporary but sustained in the long term. “We hope and pray that this will continue,” he added, emphasizing the need for continuous vigilance and community collaboration to maintain security across the nation.
The announcement has been met with a mix of cautious optimism and measured celebration among Nigerians, with many welcoming the news but noting that sustained security and stability will be the true measure of progress. For now, however, the absence of distress calls reporting attacks on churches this Christmas is being seen as a moment of relief and a beacon of hope for a safer future during festive periods.
The CAN president’s message underscores the importance of collaboration between religious leaders and the government in promoting national security, particularly in regions that have historically faced threats to worshippers and places of religious significance.
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— CAN president on his visit to President Tinubu pic.twitter.com/RG8ODvQCEE
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