CAN Celebrates Buhari’s Return, Calls for More Prayers

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, his family and the populace on his return to the country 51 days after he left for London, for medical reasons.

The CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, welcomed back Buhari in a statement signed yesterday by his Special Assistant (Media and Communications), Pastor Adebayo Oladeji. He rejoiced with the First Family and the country and urged Nigerians, especially, Christians, not to cease praying for a total and perfect healing for him.

He stated: “CAN rejoices with the family of President Muhammadu Buhari, the government and the whole nation on his return to the country after spending 51 days abroad for medical reasons. We will continue praying for his full recovery in order to be able to continue the task of rebuilding the country and most especially, to end the economic recession and its attendant problems.

“We urge him to do everything within his power to strengthen Naira which has been facing unprecedented devaluation since its emergence in order to bring the much awaited relief to the people who have been groaning under the yoke of the economic recession.”

Buhari who returned Friday had a brief meeting with the Federal Executive Council, service chiefs and other top government functionaries said the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo who had been acting in his stead while away would continue to act.

On this, the CAN President praised Buhari for handing over power to his deputy as mandated by the constitution and commended Osinbajo too for living up to the expectation of his principal and the people.