CAN Sympathises With Victims Of Borno Market Fire, Seeks Intervention

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Borno State chapter has sympathised with the traders at the Maiduguri Monday Market whose goods worth billions of naira were razed by fire last Sunday morning.

On behalf of the Christian body yesterday in Maiduguri, the CAN chairman, Most.  Rev. Dr. John Bogna Bakeni called on the state and the federal governments, in addition to all people of good will to do all that is needed so that those affected by the fire can rebuild their businesses and livelihoods.

He assured the fire outbreak victims of CAN’s prayers and closeness at this moment of loss.

The CAN chairman who is also the Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Catholic Dioceses said, “My dear good people of Borno State,  on behalf of the State Executive of CAN and indeed the entire Christian community in the state,  I wish to sympathise and commiserate with the government and the good people of Borno State especially,  those who were affected by the fire incident that occurred in the early hours of Sunday,  the 26th of February,  2023.

“The fire incident destroyed properties and items worth billions of Naira. While we assure you of our prayers and closeness at this moment of great loss , I call on the government and all well-meaning individuals to please assist and do all that is needed so that those affected by the disaster can rebuild their businesses and livelihoods.”