Sunday, November 23, 2025 - The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has declared a nationwide one-day prayer to seek divine intervention against what it described as ongoing “genocide” in parts of the country.
The directive followed resolutions made at CAN’s National
Executive Council meeting held in Jos, Plateau State. In a memo dated November
20, 2025, and signed by CAN General Secretary, Apostle Prof. Samson A. Fatokun,
the association instructed all bloc leaders, zonal and state chairmen, heads of
church denominations, and resident pastors to mobilise their congregations for
the special prayer scheduled for Sunday, December 7, 2025.
According to the memo, the prayer, which will be observed
simultaneously across all Christian denominations in Nigeria, will focus on
five key areas: ending the alleged genocide against Christians, ensuring the
safe resettlement of displaced victims, halting the activities of terrorists,
kidnappers, and bandits, granting divine wisdom to those in government, and
restoring peace and tranquility nationwide.
“The CAN President, His Eminence Archbishop (Dr.) Daniel C.
Okah, has directed that this prayer be taken with all fervency,” the memo
stated. “We strongly believe that our God will rise in power as He did in
Esther’s time.”
Citing biblical passages from 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Esther
4:15–16, CAN urged churches to intercede passionately, expressing confidence
that the spiritual exercise would lead to divine intervention for the nation.
The memo titled: “Declaration of a One-Day Nation-Wide
Prayer Against Christian Genocide in Nigeria”. It concluded with assurances
from the CAN President and national leadership of their commitment to
safeguarding the interests and welfare of Christians across the country.
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