Religion

Keep those in authority in constant prayers – Reverend Ayokunle

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The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Reverend Samson Ayokunle has called on religious leaders to always assist those in position of authority with prayers for them to overcome challenges confronting the country.

Reverend Ayokunle who made the call in Abeokuta shortly after a meeting with Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun urged religious leaders not to feel unconcerned about happenings in the country.

While commending Ogun state government for maintaining peace in the state, Reverend Ayokunle said the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria was glad with the way and manner the governor was able to engender peace among different religions and ethnic groups in the state.

The religious leader urged the state government to continue to embark on developmental projects that would add value to the living standard of people.

He gave the assurance that religious leaders in the country would continue to partner government at all levels in rendering humanitarian services to the less privileged in the society.

Bolanle Adesida

Religion

2020: Praise God for keeping you safe – Reverend Ayokunle

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President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Reverend Supo Ayokunle has challenged all information managers not to hide or twist information for the public.

Reverend Ayokunle stated this during the 2020 Radio Nigeria Christmas Carol and end of the year praise.

While noting that information management was key to national unity and peace, he said the recent situation which led to the Cable News Network, CNN retracting its report was alarming.

The CAN President, who was represented by Reverend Paul Jenfa, explained that the situation in the country was so sensitive that the media needed to say it as it was.

Reverend Ayokunle charged Nigerians to remain appreciative to God for seeing them through the trying year 2020 without being hurt.

In a reaction, the acting Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Pastor Bolanle Owoyemi said Nigeria as a nation needed to praise God on the grounds that despite the enormous rumours of war and other uproars, the nation was still united.

President of the fellowship, Pastor Taiwo Sowande gave glory to God for making the 2020 edition of the programme successful and thanked management of FRCN and the choir for their support.

Pastor Sowande expressed the confidence that 2021 edition would be greater.

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Religion

Insecurity: CAN President Wants Government to Do More

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Government has been called upon to stop insecurity and killings that have become rampant in Nigeria.

President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Reverend Supo Ayokunle stated this at a rally staged at Oritamefa Baptist Church, Ibadan.

CAN President, Reverend Supo Ayokunle (centre front) and other members of Oritamefa Baptist Church during the protest

Reverend Ayokunle who vehemently condemned social vices in the society appealed to the government to rise up to challenges bedeviling the nation.

Pastor in charge, Oritamefa Baptist Church, Reverend Remi Awopegba said the congregation had to join their counterparts across the country to stage the peaceful protest as it is affecting everyone including Christians.

Reverend Awopegba urged Christians to continue to pray for peace and live in harmony with everyone.

Lillian Ibomor