No Report Of Church Attacks At Christmas

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said the 2025 Christmas Day passed without reports of attacks on churches, describing the development as a notable departure from past experiences.

President of CAN, Daniel Okoh, stated this after leading leaders of the association on a visit to Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence.

According to Okoh, the visit was to appreciate the president and his wife, Remi Tinubu, for their efforts, particularly in caring for the poor, promoting national development and advancing peace across the country.

“This Christmas happened to be the first Christmas in many years that we were not woken up with phone calls at midnight to say that a church was attacked,” Okoh said, “It is a testimony we must share, and we hope and pray that this will continue.”

He said CAN was encouraged by recent efforts of the federal government to ensure that Nigerians live in peace, noting that the association was pleased with what it described as renewed commitment to national security.

Okoh also pledged the association’s continued support for the president, saying CAN would keep working with him for the development and progress of the country.

Responding to questions on tensions that followed comments made by the president of the United States, the CAN president said Tinubu had shown responsiveness to issues raised.

“We are seeing renewed efforts and commitment to strengthen the security architecture and to ensure that Nigerians are going out in peace and coming back in peace,” he said.

While acknowledging that more work still needed to be done, Okoh said the president had started well and expressed hope that the ongoing efforts would be sustained.