From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
Rev. Yakubu Pam-led side of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has extended warm greetings and felicitations to Muslim brothers and sisters across Nigeria as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.
This was even as the CAN appealed to President Bola Tinubu to address the pressing challenges faced by ordinary Nigerians, particularly the growing hardship, hunger, and poverty that affect many households.
According to a statement by Northern CAN chairman, Rev. Yakubu Pam, the
sacred occasion is a time for spiritual reflection, sacrifice, and renewed commitment to the values that unite the people as a nation.
Rev. Pam noted that the event is a call for all Nigerians to embrace the spirit of selflessness and unity, especially in these challenging times in the country.
“The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) extends warm greetings and heartfelt felicitations to our Muslim brothers and sisters across Nigeria as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.
“This sacred occasion is a time for spiritual reflection, sacrifice, and renewed commitment to the values that unite us as a nation.
“It is a call for all Nigerians to embrace the spirit of selflessness and unity, especially in these challenging times.
“We must continue to build bridges of cooperation, mutual understanding, and peaceful coexistence to promote national development.
“On this solemn occasion, we appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to heed the voices of ordinary Nigerians and address the pressing challenges they face, particularly the growing hardship, hunger, and poverty that affect many households.
“Many families could not afford the to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir because of high prices.
“For instance, the price of Ram needed for the Eid-el-Kabir is from N200,000 to N1.8m far beyond the reach of ordinary Muslims.
“Northern CAN also expresses deep concern over the lingering insecurity in parts of the country, especially in Benue, Zamfara, Plateau, Katsina, Borno, among others.
“While we acknowledge recent improvements in the security landscape, we urge the government to take swift and decisive action to combat the resurgence of terrorism, banditry, and other criminal activities threatening the peace and stability of our nation.
“Northern CAN, further expresses sincere appreciation to Mr. President for the recent appointment of Sama’ila Audu, an indigenous Christian from Katsina state, as the Executive Director, Administration, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).
“This is a commendable and well-deserved appointment. We encourage Mr. President to further promote inclusiveness and fairness by considering qualified indigenous Christians from the Northern region in key government appointments.
“We pray for the Muslim Ummah to receive abundant blessings during this season, as they strive to emulate the exemplary life and teachings of the Prophet”. The statement said.
