CAN asks Nigerians to pray for president

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State, led by Rev. Echioda Mathias  has called on Nigerians to pray for the well-being of President Muhammadu Buhari and his safe return to the country. The state’s CAN Chairman, made the call in an interview with journalists in Minna on Monday.

Mathias also said that based on the teachings of the Holy Bible, Nigerians should always pray for their leaders.

According to him: “It is God, who made Buhari our leader; therefore, we should imbibe the habit of praying for his well-being. “Let us pray he gets well completely and returns quickly to continue with the good work he has been doing; we believe God will heal him,’’ 

The chairman urged religious and traditional leaders to encourage peaceful co-existence in their domain.

“Nigerians should learn to live in harmony in spite of religious or ethnic differences; they should also be patriotic to move the country forward. “Security is a collective responsibility; therefore, as individuals, we must contribute positively toward the development of the country and make it a better place,’’ he said.