CAN Commends Gov Ugwuanyi For Promoting Peace, Religious Tolerance In Enugu

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Enugu State, has applauded Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for entrenching peace, good governance and security of lives and property in the state. The association also lauded Gov Ugwuanyi for promoting love and unity ‘among adherents of different religious beliefs in Enugu State’.

Speaking when the new officials of the association paid a maiden courtesy visit to Gov Ugwuanyi at the Government House, Enugu, yesterday, the new CAN chairman, Rev Emmanuel Edeh, said the governor’s ‘resolve in demonstrating that Enugu State is in the hands of God has no limitation’. According to him, “Gov Ugwuanyi is a peace-loving governor. That is why Enugu State is one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria today. We have come to assure you that CAN, Enugu State, shall continue to work harmoniously with you. Our predecessors have worked peacefully with you and handed over the peace to us.”

The new chairman, while assuring the governor of prayers to promote peace and good governance in the state, added that, “We are beneficiaries of your dogged efforts in investing in human and material resources in securing lives and property in Enugu State. Enugu State is one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria today. You worked with our predecessors and have assisted CAN Enugu State so immensely. You made us proud when you hosted us and honoured our former CAN chairman, Rt Rev Christian C. Obiefuna, during his retirement ceremony as a bishop.”

Other new leaders of Enugu State, CAN, at the event include Bishop Dr Ernest Obodo, vice chairman (CSN Bloc); Pastor Barr Onuora Okeke, secretary (OAIC Bloc); Ven Jonathan Agbo, assistant secretary (CCN Bloc), and Pastor Peter Ibeh, treasurer (CPFN/ECWA Bloc).