The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on leaders across the country to place the welfare of citizens at the center of governance.
The body made the appeal while sending its goodwill message to Muslims on the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
According to CAN, the commemoration of Eid-ul-Maulud is a chance for Nigerians to reflect on the Prophet’s values of humility, compassion, justice, and devotion to God.
“These values transcend religious boundaries and point us towards building a society anchored on peace, fairness and mutual respect,” it said.
The association stressed that Nigeria is at a defining moment where issues of governance, economic struggles, and the demand for credible leadership must be addressed with fairness and accountability.
“As our nation marks this occasion, we are reminded that Nigeria stands at a critical crossroad. The challenges of governance, economic hardship, and the deep yearning for credible leadership call for renewed commitment to principles that promote fairness, accountability and compassion.
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“We therefore urge political leaders, at all levels, to use this solemn season to embrace justice in their decisions, ease the burdens of hardship on citizens, and foster policies that strengthen unity and uphold the dignity of every Nigerian. Integrity and fairness must guide leadership if our nation is to realise its potential for peace and prosperity.”
In his message, the President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, extended greetings to Muslims, praying for peace and stronger unity across communities.
“On behalf of the Christian community, I extend warm wishes to all Muslims for a peaceful and joyous celebration.
“May this Eid-ul-Maulud inspire stronger bonds of unity across faiths, renew our shared hope for Nigeria, and encourage us all to work together for a just and prosperous nation.”