The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has extended warm greetings to Nigerians as Christians commemorate the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem in what is termed Palm Sunday.
The body also urged Nigerian leaders to emulated the simplicity and humility of Christ in discharging their responsibilities to citizens
CAN made the plea in a statement signed by its president Archbishop Daniel Okoh
The body called on Nigerian leaders to reflect deeply on the life and mission of Jesus Christ, whose message of peace, humility, and sacrificial love remains as urgent today as it was over two thousand years ago.
CAN stated, ‘In this critical moment, we call on our leaders to rise to the occasion with humility and a clear sense of purpose. Jesus’ choice to enter Jerusalem on a donkey—symbolising peace and servanthood—remains a timeless example.
‘Our leaders must embrace the principles of servant leadership, placing the welfare of the people above personal or political interests. Amidst insecurity, economic hardship, and displacement, let their actions be marked by compassion, justice, and a steadfast commitment to national healing.’
The association also condemned the recent wave of brutal killings in Plateau State, particularly the attacks of April 4 2025, which claimed the lives of dozens of innocent citizens in Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas.
It called on the security agencies to act swiftly and decisively in bringing the perpetrators to justice. ‘We also urge the government—at all levels—to intensify its efforts to secure all communities and prevent further bloodshed. The continued loss of lives in such tragic circumstances is simply unacceptable.’
CAN commiserated with families of those who lost loved ones in the Plateau carnage and called on Nigerians to rise above division and embrace our shared identity as one people under God.
‘Just as the diverse crowds in Jerusalem were united in hope, so too must we come together with a common purpose: to heal our land and build a future grounded in mutual respect, compassion, and solidarity
