CAN at 50: Church must challenge government and defend Nigerians, Archbishop Okoh says

Author: Luminous JannamikePublished on: October 17, 2026Country: Nigeria
PoliticsSociety & Lifestyle
CAN at 50: Church must challenge government and defend Nigerians, Archbishop Okoh says

At the Christian Association of Nigeria’s 50th anniversary celebration in Abuja, Archbishop Daniel Okoh urged the Church to challenge government failures and defend vulnerable people while remaining independent of political parties. He called for critical collaboration with authorities: supporting beneficial policies while challenging unjust decisions with evidence. Okoh also urged Christians to preserve unity among the traditions represented in CAN and strengthen research, advocacy and collective action.

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