CAN President Okoh Calls for Church Advocacy and Unity

Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), called on the Church to enhance its prophetic voice by speaking truth to power and defending vulnerable Nigerians during CAN's 50th anniversary celebration at the National Christian Centre in Abuja. He emphasized that the Church's role extends beyond spiritual matters to include justice, human dignity, and accountability from public officials.

Okoh stated that the Church must maintain a balanced and responsible voice, advocating for the common good without partisanship. He highlighted the importance of addressing issues faced by internally displaced persons, out-of-school children, and victims of violence and trafficking.

Okoh also urged for greater unity among Christian denominations, warning against divisive social media use. He traced CAN's origins to August 1976, noting the challenges faced in its early years, but acknowledged that all church traditions in Nigeria are now represented within CAN through five major blocks.