CAN Urges Tinubu Government to Focus on Citizens' Needs

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by President Archbishop Daniel Okoh, addressed the Tinubu administration on Nigeria's 66th Independence Day, stating that genuine progress cannot be measured by statistics alone. CAN emphasized the need for households to secure adequate food, young people to find meaningful employment, and communities to be safe.

The organization called for a transformative period where economic prosperity translates into improved living standards for citizens. CAN urged the government to prioritize reducing food, transportation, and energy costs, highlighting that Nigerians deserve observable improvements after enduring prolonged economic hardship.

Additionally, CAN stressed the importance of social protection for vulnerable families, education, healthcare, and affordable credit. The association also called for sustained action on security, asserting that meaningful prosperity cannot exist without safety for citizens.

As the 2027 political season approaches, CAN reminded political actors that no politician is a savior and that the name of Jesus Christ should not be used in political rivalry.