CAN president hails FG over attack-free Xmas

CAN President, Daniel Okoh

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The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Arch Daniel Okoh, has commended the Federal Government’s efforts at improving security, noting a reduction in attacks on places of worship during the Christmas period.

“This Christmas is the first in many years that we were not woken up at midnight with reports that a church was attacked. That is a testimony we must share,” he was quoted as saying in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday.

Okoh, according to the News Agency of Nigeria, made the remarks on Friday in Lagos when CAN leaders paid a Christmas visit to the President and First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.

He expressed optimism that the improvement would be sustained, stressing the importance of continued collaboration between government and religious bodies.

“We are happy about what we are seeing, and we pray that it will continue,” he added.

The CAN president urged President Bola Tinubu to sustain efforts at strengthening peace and security across the country.

He said the visit was to felicitate with the First Family and appreciate the administration’s commitment to national development and support for the vulnerable.

“We are here to felicitate with Mr President and the First Lady this Christmas season and to appreciate what they are doing, especially for the poor and for moving our country forward,” Okoh said.

The CAN President also pledged the association’s support for the Tinubu administration in advancing peace and national progress.

“We are here to pledge our commitment to continue to work with the President for the development and progress of our country,” Okoh said.

Responding to a question on public concerns following comments by the United States President on Nigeria’s security situation, Okoh said Tinubu had shown responsiveness.

“We can see renewed efforts and commitment to strengthen the security architecture and ensure that Nigerians go out in peace and return in peace,” he said.

He acknowledged that challenges remained but expressed confidence in the administration’s direction.

“There is still a lot to be done, but the President has started very well. We hope and pray that this momentum will be sustained and that Nigerians will see more visible results in the coming year,” Okoh said.

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