The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, stating that despite current hardships, the nation still has a strong chance of recovery and renewal.
In a message marking Easter, CAN explained that the season represents hope restored in difficult times, renewal after despair, and fresh beginnings following periods of struggle. The association noted that this message is especially relevant to Nigeria’s present situation.
Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of CAN, made this known in a statement released on Sunday. He observed that many Nigerians are currently facing serious challenges, with widespread anxiety, insecurity, and economic hardship affecting daily life.
According to him, while many people feel exhausted and uncertain, Easter serves as a reminder that difficult seasons are not permanent and that change is possible.
“It is a message that speaks directly to Nigeria today,” Archbishop Daniel Okoh said in a statement on Sunday.
He noted that across the country, people were weary, families were anxious, many do not feel safe while others were struggling just to get by.
“For some, hope has grown faint. But Easter tells us this is not the end.
“We do not have to remain where we are. We can rise, rebuild, and move forward, together,” CAN added.
“For those in leadership, this is a test of purpose. People must feel leadership, not just hear it. They are looking for action, for empathy, for visible efforts to improve their lives. That is how a nation begins to rise.
“For the Church, this is a moment to stand firm and speak clearly. People are searching for hope they can hold on to.
“The Church must be present; standing with the struggling, offering direction, and helping to light the way forward.
“And for Nigerians everywhere, this is no time to give up on one another. There may be those intent on keeping the rest of us in fear, but we must resist; not with panic or division, but with courage, solidarity, and a shared belief in one another.
“Hard times can divide, but they can also unite. If we choose unity over suspicion and look out for one another, change becomes not just possible, but certain.
“Easter is more than a celebration; it is a decision. A decision to rise above our differences, to stand together, and to confront what holds us back. And if we make that choice, together, then Nigeria will rise again,” he said.
