CAN President Dedicates Secretariat in Benue State

 

By Chidex Onyemah

The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), His Eminence, Most Rev. (Dr) Daniel Okoh has dedicated the CAN secretariat in Makurdi, Benue State on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

 

Commissioning the secretariat, he described the event as historic, stating that the edifice shall remain a rallying point that enhances our movement towards Christian unity.

“The Church in Benue State has come to stay and it shall continue to break new grounds, the coalition of the forces of evil shall not be able to stop the move of God in this state.” he said.

Archbishop Okoh expressed concern over the killings of farmers, among Christians, in Benue State by insurgents, noting that he is equally aware of the “level of calamity and mindless bloodletting.” He said despite the security challenge the state government is grappling with, the coalition of forces of evil shall not succeed and take the people’s minds away from worshipping God.

His words: “Instead of tears, God will bring joy; instead of extermination, helplessness and devastation, God will bring restoration and abundance to people of the state. There will be an upsurge in faith and revival like never before in the state as this is the beginning of testimonies, and it shall never cease... Weeping may endure for a night, there shall be joy in the morning.

The CAN president commended Governor Samuel Ortom for making the project his priority despite other pressing needs and lean resources at his disposal, and implored Christians in the state to resist attempts to turn the edifice into a house of commotion due to political interests. 

The Executive Governor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom, donated N50 million for the construction of a 30-room accommodation at the state secretariat of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

Announcing the donation, on behalf of the state, the governor reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to religious tolerance and harmony and commended the unity that exists among the various Christian blocks in the state.

Ortom expressed optimism that the building would be completed before the expiration of his tenure to provide accommodation for Christian leaders visiting the state adding that it will also serve as a source of revenue for CAN.

He also expressed gratitude to the president of CAN, Most Rev. Daniel Okoh for graciously honouring the state to dedicate the secretariat.