‘A testament to his distinguished vocation’ — Buhari congratulates new CAN president

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Daniel Okoh on his election as the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

Okoh takes over the leadership of the Christian body from Samson Ayokunle.

According to a statement by Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Buhari said Okoh’s election is a testament to his devotion to the church of God in Nigeria.

The president also said he values CAN’S contributions on nation building, just as he commended Okoh for promoting inter-faith dialogue.

“Acknowledging the role CAN plays in fostering religious unity and harmony, the President trusts that the incoming President will continue to provide the needed leadership for the Church, affirming the Scriptural truth: ‘‘That they all may be one.’’ (John 17:21a),” the statement reads.

“President Buhari, who has fond memories of his interactions with CAN leadership, values the counsel and spiritual contributions of Christian leaders to nation building by encouraging, advising, strengthening, correcting and criticizing those in authority.

“The President prays that the tenure of Archbishop Okoh, in this new phase of ministry, will be marked with success, urging the blocs that make up CAN to kindly give the cleric every needed support to excel.

“He also wishes the outgoing President, Rev Dr Samson Olasupo Ayokunle best wishes in his spiritual and secular endeavours.”