The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on citizens to hold on to hope amid growing economic and security challenges. Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN president, delivered the message in his Easter declaration on Sunday from Abuja. He anchored the call on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, describing it as a symbol of renewal and the possibility of recovery after hardship. "Rising again is always possible," he said, adding that Easter represents the return of hope when it appears lost.
Okoh acknowledged widespread fatigue across Nigeria, citing anxiety, insecurity, and hardship as real and pressing. "Families are anxious. Many do not feel safe; others are struggling just to get by," he said. Yet he insisted the nation can rebuild through unity and collective effort. He urged leaders to move beyond rhetoric, stressing that people need to "feel leadership, not just hear it." Religious institutions, he added, must act as anchors of support and moral guidance.
Okoh warned against division and fear, urging Nigerians to resist forces seeking to destabilise the country. He framed Easter as a call to action, not just a celebration. He prayed for Nigeria's progress and wished all a happy Easter.
Archbishop Daniel Okoh speaking on national challenges from Abuja carries weight, but moral appeals alone won't lower food prices or stop banditry. When a religious leader must step into the void to preach resilience, it reveals how far public trust in governance has eroded. Nigerians are hearing plenty of sermons—what they lack is proof that those in power are governing.
