President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday congratulated
Archbishop Daniel Okoh, General Superintendent of Christ Holy Church
(Odozi-Obodo), on his election as the President of the Christian Association of
Nigeria (CAN).
Buhari’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement
by his media aide, Mr. Femi Adesina, on Friday in Abuja.
According to him, the election of Okoh by the very important
Christian body is a testament to his devotion to the church of God in the
country and beyond, distinguished vocation as a Christian leader, and abiding
commitment to promoting ecumenism and inter-faith dialogue.
While acknowledging the role CAN has played in fostering
religious unity and harmony, Buhari believed that the incoming CAN president
would continue to provide the needed leadership for the church, affirming the
scriptural truth: ‘‘That they all may be one.’’ (John 17:21a)
Buhari, who had fond memories of his interactions with the
CAN leadership, said he valued the counsel and spiritual contributions of
Christian leaders to nation-building by encouraging, advising, strengthening,
correcting, and criticising those in authority.
The President prayed that the tenure of Okoh in this new
phase of ministry would be marked with success, urging the blocs that made up
CAN to kindly give the cleric every needed support to excel.
Buhari also wished the outgoing President, Rev Dr Samson
Olasupo Ayokunle, best wishes in his spiritual and secular endeavours.
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