Reverend Andimi: CAN Declares Every Jan 21 As National Prayer Day

THE leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared January 21 of every year as the CAN National Day of Prayers for the Persecuted Christians in Nigeria in honour of its deceased chairman in Michika Local Government of Adamawa State, Reverend Lawan Andimi, and other victims of terror and herdsmen attacks.

Reverend Andimi was killed by Boko Haram terrorists on January 21, 2020 for refusing to convert to Islam as demanded by his captors.

The resolution, according to CAN president, Reverend Samson Ayokunle, became imperative in view of the need to honour all Christians who have been killed by Boko Haram terrorists, Fulani herdsmen and bandits nationwide.

In a statement by the Special Assistant (Media and Communications) to CAN President, Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, the association called on the Body of Christ in the country, especially denominational leaders, to reflect the date in their annual calendar of activities.

“The decision was taken today, Friday, at the just concluded meeting of its [CAN’s] National Executive Committee held at its national secretariat in Abuja where they also confirmed Barrister Joseph Daramola as the substantive General Secretary and Elder Biodun Sanyaolu as the Assistant General Secretary of CAN.

“Daramola has been the acting General Secretary of the association since the demise of the immediate past General Secretary, Reverend Dr Musa Asake, after a brief illness.

“Other officers confirmed at the meeting were Pastor Okusanya Samuel Oludare (National Treasurer), Reverend Gideon Shagba (Director, Ecumenism and Inter-Faith), Barrister Comfort O. Chigbue (Director, Legal and Public Affairs,) Right Reverend Stephen Adegbite (Director, National Issues and Social Welfare), Pastor Omonuwa Ogiemudia (Director, Education, Youth and Women Development) and Bishop R. B. C. Nwankwo (Planning, Research and Strategy),” the statement added.