CAN President Urges United Christian-Muslim Front against Nigeria’s Challenges
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has challenged Christian and Muslim leaders to move beyond interfaith dialogue and translate their
Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has urged both Christian and Muslim leaders to move beyond mere discussions and collaborate on addressing Nigeria's pressing issues of insecurity, poverty, unemployment, and more. This call came during a meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, themed 'Shared Sacred Flourishing in Nigeria.'
Okoh emphasized that this cooperation does not require the abandonment of distinct beliefs, but rather a unified effort grounded in common values like love, compassion, mercy, justice, forgiveness, and service to humanity. He noted that Nigeria's current challenges necessitate religious leaders to scrutinize their impact on society.
Okoh identified various areas for joint Christian-Muslim action, including peacebuilding, education, youth development, humanitarian aid, poverty alleviation, ethical leadership, environmental stewardship, and safeguarding vulnerable individuals. He stressed that Nigeria's progress should encompass societal well-being, not just economic growth or infrastructure.
Okoh urged NIREC to maintain a platform that respects religious differences, strengthens shared values, and translates commitments into tangible programs aimed at enhancing the lives of Nigerians. He further appealed for a Nigeria where cooperation among Christians and Muslims becomes a source of strength rather than division, ensuring every citizen enjoys peace, dignity, justice, and development.
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