Decries continuous violence in Plateau communities
President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, urged Nigerians to work together and remain resolute in the efforts to build a united, peaceful and prosperous nation. He stated that it is in our togetherness that we find the strength to withstand trials that beset us.
In his new year, yesterday, in Abuja, Okoh implored Nigerians to embrace the country’s diversity and allow it to be the bedrock upon which a stronger and more harmonious country is built.
He said: “In unity, there is hope, resilience and the power to rebuild. As we stand at the dawn of a new year, I want to first express my deepest gratitude to Almighty God for His unfailing protection and mercies that have seen us through the year 2023. It is by His grace that we have been preserved, overcoming trials and tribulations of the past year. We have, indeed, witnessed His hand in our lives, and, for this, we are profoundly thankful.
“As we look to the year ahead, let us do so with a renewed sense of purpose and an unwavering commitment to fostering a better future for our country. Let us draw strength from our faith, shared values and collective resolve to surmount obstacles that confront us. Together, as one united people, we can create a Nigeria where peace, justice and prosperity are not just ideals, but realities for all.”
The CAN President, however, said that the association was shocked to find that, as the year ended, enemies of progress sought to cast a shadow over the joy of Nigerians with acts of extreme violence in some communities on the Plateau.
He noted that these acts of aggression against innocent lives are a stark reminder of the fragility of peace in the country.
“It is a recurrent nightmare that we have witnessed far too often. In the light of these distressing events, our prayers intensify for the souls we have lost and for the bereaved families.”
