The Christian Association of Nigeria has ordered all of its Zonal and State Chairmen to provide the names of public organizations that continue to have anti-Christian policies in their jurisdictions.
In response to the claim that some public tertiary institutions are forbidding Christians from building prayer chapels like their Muslim counterparts, the organization stated it would soon make its opinion on the matter public.
According to the directive from the General Secretary of CAN, Joseph Daramola, although the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, had asked all Governing Councils of Federal Government tertiary institutions to immediately ensure that Christians had space to build chapels where they will worship uninhibitedly, the ministerial directive has not been fully followed in some areas of the country.
The letter read in part, “I have been directed to write to all Zonal and State Chairmen of the Association to kindly submit all names of public institutions in their states, on or before August 19, 2022, where Christians are being prevented from having a chapel, a place where they can gather to pray or worship during the weekdays and Sundays.
“The CAN’s Headquarters is about to take a stand on the discriminatory policy.
“May God continue to bless your areas of leadership. Accept our esteemed regards as we await your swift response.”
CAN also reassured Nigerians of its dedication to amicably collaborating with all parties involved to guarantee that every faith organization has equal access to areas designated by appropriate authorities that are safe and secure.
