Northern CAN calls for unity, peaceful agitation

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the
19 Northern States and Abuja, on Wednesday
urged Nigerians to shun calls for the division of
the country and unite for the good of the nation.
The call was part of the resolutions adopted by
the body at the end of its emergency meeting
held in Kaduna.
The resolution, signed by the CAN Chairman,
Rev. Yakubu Pam and Public Relations Officer,
Rev. Joseph Hayab urged agitators in all parts of
the country not to sacrifice the unity of the
country for anything.
“Without doubt, nations are built and sustained
by unity, not division.
“We recognise the right of groups and
individuals to agitate for whatever rights for the
growth and progress of their people.
“But also wish to say that any agitation that
goes to the extreme with the use of words and
violent conduct is wrong and not good for our
collective unity and progress as a nation.’’
It added that the body would never support any
divisive call by any group in the country.
“After careful deliberation, we condemn in strong
terms the latest display of lack of nationalism by
some groups and individuals,’’ it stated, and
urged government to protect all citizens
anywhere in the country.
“The government should as a matter of urgency
start considering the best ways that will address
issues that have led to agitations by revisiting
the last National Conference Report and get the
National Assembly to begin legislative processes
on contentious matters.’’
The Northern CAN also called on government to
ensure the protection of all Nigerians wherever
they choose to live in the country.