The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on Nigerians to hold on to hope amid worsening socio-economic and security challenges. In his Easter message released Sunday in Abuja, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh said the resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolises the possibility of renewal, even after great hardship. "Rising again is always possible," Okoh stated, adding that Easter represents the return of hope when it seems lost and the chance for new beginnings. He acknowledged widespread fatigue across the country, with many families feeling unsafe or struggling to survive.
Okoh urged leaders to move beyond rhetoric and demonstrate empathy through tangible actions, stressing that people "must feel leadership, not just hear it." He described the current moment as a "test of purpose" for those in power. The cleric also called on religious institutions to serve as anchors of support and moral guidance. He warned against fear and division, urging Nigerians to stand united against forces seeking to destabilise the nation.
Archbishop Daniel Okoh speaking on national hardship is not new, but his appeal exposes a deeper truth: faith is increasingly filling the void left by absent governance. When a religious leader's Easter message doubles as a national policy wish list, it suggests how far expectations have shifted from those in power. Nigerians are not waiting for miracles—they are tired of needing them.
