The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged churches across the country to unite in opposition to alleged efforts to Islamize Nigeria.
Bishop Chris Nyong, Chairman of CAN in Akwa Ibom State, made the call during a visit from a delegation of the College of Bishops, an arm of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, who paid a courtesy call on the leadership of the umbrella body for Christians.
In his address, Nyong expressed concern over what he described as significant attempts to transform Nigeria into a Muslim-majority nation. He pointed to other countries where similar efforts have succeeded, raising alarm about the potential threat to Nigeria’s religious diversity.
“Country like Turkey, Morocco, etc, were originally Christian countries but today they have all been Islamised. It should not be so in Nigeria.
“It is very important for all followers of the Lord Jesus Christ to come together to resist moves by certain power groups to Islamise Nigeria, which is a secular state, and it must remain that way.
“His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star seems to have been standing alone. We all should come together to resist these moves.
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“Everyone has the fundamental human rights to worship what he believes in.
“The body of Christians in Nigeria should join forces to promote love, peace and greater unity of Nigeria”, he stressed.
Nyong urged Christians to avoid acrimony, hatred, and division, stressing the importance of unity within the faith.
In response, the Dean of the BCS College of Bishops, The Patriarch Shepherd Bassey Imowo, praised CAN for its efforts in advancing Christianity.
Imowo also called on everyone to embrace love and forgiveness, highlighting that love has the power to overcome all challenges.
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