Nigeria will bounce back from its struggles, says Christian Association of Nigeria

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and united, asserting that the country possesses the resilience to overcome its current socio-economic and security challenges.

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The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made the call in an Easter message issued on Sunday in Abuja.

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Okoh said that the resurrection of Jesus Christ served as a timeless reminder that “rising again is always possible” regardless of past hardships.

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​According to the statement, the essence of Easter lies in hope returning when it seems lost and the emergence of new beginnings after difficult periods.

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​”Across the country, people are weary. Families are anxious. Many do not feel safe; others are struggling just to get by. For some, hope has grown faint.

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​”But Easter tells us this is not the end. We do not have to remain where we are. We can rise, rebuild, and move forward, together,” Okoh said.

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​The cleric challenged those in leadership positions to match their words with visible actions, noting that the current climate serves as a “test of purpose” for the nation’s helmsmen.

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​”People must feel leadership, not just hear it. They are looking for action, for empathy, for visible efforts to improve their lives. That is how a nation begins to rise,” he said.

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​Addressing the role of the Church, Okoh charged religious bodies to stand firm as pillars of support for the struggling and to offer clear direction during uncertain times.

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​He further urged Nigerians not to succumb to fear or division, urging them to resist elements intent on destabilising the country through solidarity and shared belief.

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​”Hard times can divide, but they can also unite. If we choose unity over suspicion and look out for one another, change becomes not just possible, but certain.

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​”Easter is more than a celebration; it is a decision to rise above our differences, to stand together, and to confront what holds us back,” he said.

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​He wished Nigerians a happy Easter, and prayed for the continued progress of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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