Northern CAN Elects New Exco

The 19 Northern States branch of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has re-elected Rev Yakubu Pam as Chairman for another term of three years.

The election was held on Friday 3rd May 2019 at CAN Secretariat Kaduna. Most of the previous leaders were re-elected with Rev Joseph John Hayab, the former Public Relations Officer, now the Vice Chairman.

The election was conducted by Barrister Samuel Kwamkur, the National Legal Adviser, supported by Rev Dr Emmanuel Dziggau.

The new leaders were charged to work for the unity and progress of the church in Northern Nigeria. The re-elected Chairman with his Vice pledged to defend Christians’ rights and to work with other faith groups to promote peace in Northern Nigeria.

The CAN leadership in the north of Nigeria expresses concern over the insecurity in the region and appeals to Governors from the region to act fast to curb the menace and not pay lip service to the issue of security.

The association also called on the federal government to intensify her efforts in bringing the challenge of insecurity to a permanent stop.

The elected officials include Barrister Danladi Yerima as secretary;

Sup Apostle Adeshina, Assistant Secretary; Very Rev Fr Andrew Dodo, Treasurer;

Rev Dr Sunday Ibrahim, Financial Secretary; Elder Samari, Auditor; Snr Apostle Raphael Adejumobi, Legal Adviser; Evangelist Emmanuel Joseph, Director Research; and Rev Gilbert Jechonia from Adamawa now the new Public Relation Officer (PRO).

Source: Elife Magazine