The Catholic Church in Nigeria has rejoined the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) after opting out five years ago for political reasons.
The President of CAN, Dr. Samson Ayokunle, according to a statement
issued on Sunday by his Special Assistant, (Media & Communications),
Adebayo Oladeji, could not hide his happiness on the new development.
He said, “Their return is one of the best things that have been
happening since I was given the mandate to become the President of CAN.
One of my visions for CAN is to bring our Catholic brothers and sisters
back to the fold and I must acknowledge the support and understanding of
my brother in Christ, Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama, President, Catholic
Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria and his team.
I give kudos to all the Principal Officers, the Directors and some
Christian leaders in the country for their support and understanding
while the dialogue lasted.
“My joy knows no bound with the presence of the CSN at the
constitutional amendment meeting of CAN held on Thursday and at the NEC
meeting on Friday. It is our prayers that the Body of Christ in the
country will remain one forever in Jesus’ name.
“At a time like this when Christians are almost becoming endangered
species in Nigeria, when churches are being denied the Certificate of
Occupancy especially in the core North, when Christians are being denied
of key public offices and when the Church is expected to speak for the
voiceless especially over the economic and social hardship in our
country, we cannot afford of being at war with ourselves. CAN is united
in diversity. Jesus Christ prayed for the Church shortly before He
returned to heaven in John chapter 17.”
The Return was completed on Thursday and Friday in Abuja when a
delegation of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, led by Rev. Fr.
(Prof) Cornelius Omonokhua, showed up at the expanded National Executive
Committee and quarterly meeting of CAN for the amendment of its
constitution.
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