2023 : The Unity Of The North/ Nigeria Major Concern Of Northern Christians- Northern CAN Chairman.

Attai Audu Jos.

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria,CAN 19th Northern states and FCT , Rev Dr Yakubu Pam who is currently the Executive secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission has declared that the unity of the North and Nigeria as a whole is the major concern of the Northern Christians as far as the 2023 general election is concerned .

Pam made the position of Northern Christians known during a three day Prayer Summit organized by the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN 19 Northern states and FCT. held at the Catholic Social Centre , Kaduna.

He explained that,” the unity of the North guarantees inter- faith harmony and peaceful co-existence and that should be the pride of the north regardless of our political leanings and affiliations “. Pam stressed.

The Northern CAN Chairman commended the leading presidential candidates for traversing the length and breathe of the country canvassing for votes from the electorates.

He urged them to set their eyes on the ball by being focus and not be distracted. Pam advised

Pam advised the Presidential candidates ty strive to address the issues of the economy and proffer solutions rather than embarking on campaign of calumny and character assassination of their opponents.
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He cautioned that the Presidential candidates should not see the 2023 general election as a do or die affair, because power only comes from God .

The Northern CAN leader l admonishes religious leaders to stand firm in the face of intimidation in this era of electioneering process.

Pam affirmed,” We should be able to speak truth to power no matter the circumstances we find ourselves because everyone we mislead, we must answer for it someday before God ,” he stressed.

Some Presidential candidates were billed to address the Northern CAN officials on their manifestos and blueprint for the christians in the North at the summit.
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Highlights of the Northern CAN Prayer Summit was the presentation of awards to some deserving Christian leaders in the country that have contributed immensely to humanity.

Prominent among the awardees is the former Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Engr Andrew Yakubu.

The CAN Prayer Summit was attended by the Chairmen and Secretaries of the 19 Northern states including FCT.
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