The Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Adamawa State, Most Rev Stephen D. Mamza, has called on Christians across the nation to set aside their differences to form a strong and united Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for growth and progress.
He described disunity as a virus that has set the various blocs against one another, adding that if nothing is done to adequately tackle it, it would be difficult for the association to achieve its set objectives.
“Different denominations with vested interests would sink CAN if measures were not taken to unite the members. Our assignment is to nurture CAN to grow for all to benefit. We are shortchanged when we are disunited. When there is unity, there would be greater heights, greater power, and greater output. Why then do we violate the covenant that bounds us?” The cleric insisted.
Earlier, in his opening remarks, the Niger State CAN chairman, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Yohanna Dauwa, said the summit was organized as a result of noticeable differences among the different blocs that made up the association in the state.
The state CAN Chairman, who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, expressed hope that at the end of the summit, church leaders in the state will be more focused on building bridges of understanding among members of the association as they continue to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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