The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reiterated that there is a Christian genocide in the country, citing years of unspeakable tragedy, persecution, and insecurity faced by Christians in the country.
CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, stated this on Tuesday at the ongoing Fourth Quarterly National Executive Council Meeting of the association in Jos, Plateau State.
He said, “Our presence in Jos today is not accidental. It is intentional, purposeful, and deeply symbolic. We are here as ambassadors of solidarity, compassion, and moral support. We are here to identify with our brothers and sisters across Plateau State and Northern Nigeria who have endured years of unspeakable tragedy—persecution, displacement, devastation, and unrelenting insecurity.
“It would be a grave injustice to deny the painful reality of what has transpired: lives brutally cut short, communities uprooted from their ancestral lands, families torn apart, churches razed, and hopes shattered. CAN has spoken clearly and courageously on this matter, and we stand unwaveringly by our position that there is Christian genocide in Nigeria,” he said.
The CAN expressed the association’s unwavering solidarity with the affected communities across the country.
The CAN president highlighted the plight of displaced Christians, citing a recent visit to Bokkos, where he met with displaced brethren, listened to their stories, prayed with them, and supported them with relief.
“We declare with one united voice: You are not forgotten. You are not abandoned. The Body of Christ stands firmly with you,” Okoh emphasised.
The Christian body called for justice, accountability, and peace, urging the Federal Government and the international community to act decisively to halt the destruction of lives and the displacement of indigenous people, particularly in Christian-dominated communities across Northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt.
The association also appealed to governments to resettle internally displaced persons back to their ancestral homes, warning that prolonged stays in IDP camps could escalate into a more devastating humanitarian crisis.
The PUNCH
