The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on all Nigerians to embrace peace, unity and love a among one another, saying Nigeria can achieve its full potential if Nigerians put aside their differences and work together to build a stronger, more united, and prosperous nation.
The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made this call on Tuesday in his Sallah message to felicitate with Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
According to the CAN president, the apex Christian association joins the Muslims in commemorating the values of sacrifice, love, and obedience that it represents.
“As we mark this auspicious occasion, we call on all Nigerians to embrace peace, unity, and love for one another. We believe that Nigeria can achieve its full potential if we put aside our differences and work together to build a stronger, more united, and prosperous nation.
“We urge our Muslim brothers and sisters to use this occasion to pray for the peace and prosperity of our dear country. We also call on all Nigerians to pray for our leaders and God’s guidance and wisdom as they steer the affairs of our nation.
“We would like to use this opportunity to reiterate our commitment to promoting religious harmony and peaceful coexistence among all Nigerians. We believe that Nigeria is stronger when we all work together and respect each other’s faiths and beliefs.
“Once again, we wish our Muslim brothers and sisters a happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration and pray that Almighty God will continue to bless our nation with peace, unity, and prosperity,” he stated.
