Nigeria @ 66: Prosperity Must Be Felt in Every Home, CAN Tells FG

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has congratulated Nigerians on the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary, calling for a new phase where prosperity is felt in every home.

In a statement on Tuesday signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN said it welcomes the shift from an era of economic reforms to an era of prosperity, but noted that the true test of progress is not in statistics alone.

“The true test of progress is not in statistics alone. It is whether families can afford food, young people can find decent work, communities can live in safety, and every child has a fair opportunity to build a future,” the statement said.

The apex Christian body urged the Federal Government to make lower food, transport and energy costs a measurable priority, saying Nigerians who have endured years of economic pressure deserve to see meaningful relief in their daily lives.

CAN also called for strengthened social protection for vulnerable families, education, healthcare and affordable credit, adding that such interventions must be transparently administered and protected from diversion.

“Prosperity that does not reach the ordinary Nigerian home remains incomplete,” it said.

On security, the Association said there can be no meaningful prosperity where citizens cannot farm, trade, travel or sleep peacefully because of fear, and urged sustained action to protect lives, secure communities and restore confidence across the country.

Ahead of the 2027 political season, CAN reminded political actors that no politician is the Messiah, warning that the name of Jesus Christ must not be dragged into partisan rivalry or used as a political weapon.

“Christians are free to support or criticize any candidate, but the name of Jesus Christ must not be dragged into partisan rivalry or used as a political weapon,” Okoh stated.

The Association reaffirmed its commitment to remain a non-partisan moral voice, commending what is right, speaking when citizens are hurting and holding leaders to the values of justice, accountability and compassion.

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