Northern CAN Tackles FG, Northern States" Govs, FCT Minister On Safety Of Christians This Yuletide
The Yuletide season ushers in a period of spiritual reflection, peace, and goodwill across the world.
The Yuletide season ushers in a period of spiritual reflection, peace, and goodwill across the world.
As the world celebrates this occasion, I, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam,
Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigerian, CAN, in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, wish to call on President Bola Tinubu, governors of the Northern states and the FCT minister to take urgent, visible, and decisive steps to guarantee the safety of lives and property during the celebrations and beyond.
This call is made against the backdrop of persistent and deeply troubling security challenges confronting the nation in recent times, particularly the escalating activities of bandits, terrorists, and other criminal groups across many parts of Northern Nigeria.
These threats have continued to create an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty, significantly affecting the confidence of citizens, especially Christian faithfuls, who now find it increasingly difficult to travel freely and congregate for worship during this sacred period.
Christmas represents the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, and it is traditionally marked by family reunions, communal worship, and acts of love and generosity.
Sadly, information available to Northern CAN reveals that a large number of Christians are considering staying back in their places of residence out of fear for their safety, as highways, rural communities, and even places of worship have become targets of violent attacks. This unfortunate reality is unacceptable in a constitutional democracy where freedom of movement, worship, and association must be protected at all times.
We therefore strongly urge the federal government and governments in the 19 Northern states to demonstrate renewed commitment to their constitutional obligations by strengthening security architecture, enhancing intelligence driven operations, and deploying adequate security personnel to vulnerable areas, major highways, worship centres, and public gathering points throughout the Yuletide period.
The assurance of safety for all citizens, regardless of faith or ethnicity, is fundamental to national unity and social stability.
At the same time, we call on Christians to exercise wisdom, vigilance, and restraint while remaining steadfast in prayer and faith.
Even in moments of great trial, we must continue to embody the message of peace, hope, and resilience CAN Raises Security Concerns Ahead of Christmas in Northern Nigeria
The Yuletide season ushers in a period of spiritual reflection, peace, and goodwill across the world.
As the world celebrate Christmas, the Chairman of the CAN in the 19 Northern States and the FCT, Rev Yakubu Pam, wish to use the occasion to
to call on President Bola Tinubu, governors of the 19 Northern States and the FCT minister to take urgent, visible, and decisive steps to guarantee the safety of lives and property during the Christmas celebrations and beyond.
This call is made against the backdrop of persistent and deeply troubling security challenges confronting the nation in recent times, particularly the escalating activities of bandits, terrorists, and other criminal groups across many parts of Northern Nigeria.
These threats have continued to create an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty, significantly affecting the confidence of citizens, especially Christian faithful, who now find it increasingly difficult to travel freely and congregate for worship during this sacred period.
Christmas represents the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, and it is traditionally marked by family reunions, communal worship, and acts of love and generosity.
Sadly, information available to Northern CAN reveals that a large number of Christians are considering staying back in their places of residence out of fear for their safety, as highways, rural communities, and even places of worship have become targets of violent attacks. This unfortunate reality is unacceptable in a constitutional democracy where freedom of movement, worship, and association must be protected at all times.
We therefore strongly urge the federal government and governments in the 19 Northern states to demonstrate renewed commitment to their constitutional obligations by strengthening security architecture, enhancing intelligence driven operations, and deploying adequate security personnel to vulnerable areas, major highways, worship centres, and public gathering points throughout the Yuletide period.
The assurance of safety for all citizens, regardless of faith or ethnicity, is fundamental to national unity and social stability.
At the same time, we call on Christians to exercise wisdom, vigilance, and restraint while remaining steadfast in prayer and faith.
Even in moments of great trial, we must continue to embody the message of peace, hope, and resilience, which this season signifies.
We remain confident that the darkness of insecurity will not prevail indefinitely, and we trust that with purposeful leadership, collective responsibility, and divine intervention, Nigeria will overcome the present challenges and emerge stronger and more united.
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Rev. Dr.Yakubu Pam,
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