By Williams Anuku Delta State Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ifeanyi Okowa, has con...
By Williams Anuku
Delta State Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate of the
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated Most Revd.
Daniel Okoh on his election as President of the Christian Association of
Nigeria (CAN).
The General Assembly of the Association on Thursday formally
validated the election of Okoh as its new President, after garnering 100
percent votes of the 259 delegates at the 12th general assembly of the
association.
In the congratulatory message contained in a statement by
his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba on Friday, Okowa also
commended the Christian community in Nigeria for the peaceful conduct of the
convention, saying that it reflected the promotion of peace and unity which
they preached.
He noted that Nigerians were facing diverse economic and
security challenges and urged the new CAN president to mobilise all citizens to
collectively intercede “for our country as we take practical and actionable
steps to #RescueNigeria”.
He called on Okoh to champion the crusade of religious
tolerance in the country and build bridges in that regard.
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I
congratulate Most Revd. Daniel Okoh on his election as President of the
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
“We are pleased with your peaceful emergence as the number
one leader of Christians in Nigeria.
“The task ahead is onerous and it is our prayer that, in
your new position, God uses you to counsel and move the entire Christendom in
Nigeria in the direction that you have been ordained to lead.
“I must also appreciate the role of the Church in promoting
peaceful co-existence, education and social welfare in our state and country,’’
he said.
He also commended the immediate outgoing President of the
association, Dr Samson Ayokunle, for successfully piloting the affairs of CAN
during his tenure.
“As Deltans, we remain extremely proud of your illustrious
contributions to the growth of the Christian faith in Nigeria,” Okowa added,
and wished the new president God’s guidance and success at his new post.
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