The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on all Christians to unite in prayer on Sunday, December 7, over what it described as an ongoing Christian genocide across the country.
At its National Executive Council meeting in Jos, Plateau State, CAN announced a one-day nationwide prayer to seek divine intervention.
In a memo dated November 20 and signed by General Secretary Apostle Prof. Samson A. Fatokun, the association instructed church leaders and pastors to mobilize congregations for the special event.
“The CAN President, His Eminence Archbishop (Dr.) Daniel C. Okah, has directed that this prayer be taken with all fervency. We strongly believe that our God will rise in power as He did in Esther’s time,” the memo said.
The memo stated that the prayer would focus on ending the alleged genocide against Christians, resettling displaced victims, halting terrorist activities, granting wisdom to leaders, and restoring peace nationwide.
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 Nationwide Prayer Against Christian Genocide in Nigeria,” ended with CAN affirming its commitment to protecting Christians across the country.