CAN Urges Tinubu To Consider Religious Diversity In Composition Of North-West Development Commission

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Kaduna state chapter, has called on President Bola Tinubu to review the membership of the North-West Development Commission to reflect the true composition of religious and ethnic groups in the zone for effective coordination and successful implementation of policies and programs under the commission.

The Kaduna State chairman of the association, Pastor Caleb Ma’aji, made the call in Kaduna, while receiving officials of the Northern Christian Youth Professionals on a courtesy visit for closer collaboration and understanding for future engagements.

Represented by Secretary of the association, Venerable Emmanuel Okunlola, the CAN Chairman said Nigeria is a diverse country with multi-cultural and multi-ethic groups that must be taken into consideration by those in authority in the spirit of diversity and peaceful coexistence.

Ma’aji however, reminded Governor Uba Sani of the need to urgently reconstruct the Church as he earlier promised in Kuriga Community of Chikun local government when the church was burnt down and properties destroyed.

He further expressed the optimism that the reforms being implemented by the federal government would lead to economic revival and national prosperity and reminded all leaders that they are accountable to God the creator.

President of the Northern Christian Youth Professionals, Mr. Isaac Abrak had earlier explained that the group is a socio-political group aimed at improving socio economic well being of Christians in the north and all Nigerians in general.

He noted that the group was among many other organizations which supported the emergence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because of his past leadership disposition in uplifting the lives of youth and poor people in the society and encouraged Nigerians to give the President more time and cooperation for his reform policies to crystallize and improve the economic well being of all Nigerians.