From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has congratulated Nigerians on the successful crossover to a new year, 2024.
The CAN president, in his new year message, expressed his deepest gratitude to Almighty God for His unfailing protection and mercies that have seen Nigerians through the year 2023.
“It’s by His grace that we have been preserved, overcoming the trials and tribulations of the past year,” Okoh said.
He was, however, shocked that, as the year drew to a close, some enemies of progress sought to cast a shadow over the joy of Nigerians with acts of extreme violence in some communities in Plateau State.
“These acts of aggression against innocent lives are a stark reminder of the fragility of peace in our beloved country. It is a recurrent nightmare that we have witnessed far too often.”
He sympathised with the bereaved families, praying earnestly to the Almighty God that such senseless loss of life and wanton destruction of property will never plague the communities again.
He added: “As we look to the year ahead, let us do so with a renewed sense of purpose and an unwavering commitment to fostering a better future for our beloved Nigeria.
“ Let us draw strength from our faith, our shared values, and our collective resolve to surmount the obstacles that confront us.
“Together, as one united people, we are capable of creating a Nigeria where peace, justice, and prosperity are not just ideals, but realities for all. May the transformative era that has begun to unfold for our nation in the year 2024, while we march forward with hope and determination, and may God’s blessings be upon Nigeria.”