CAN Urge Workers To Be Hopeful For Better Nation

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has urged workers to be hopeful for a better nation in spite of the challenges facing the country

This is contained in statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday by the President of CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor.

He congratulated the workers for their solidarity and contributions to the development of Nigeria.

“On behalf of CAN and my family, I wish to congratulate millions of Nigerian workers on the occasion of Workers Day 2014.

“The situation in the country today may not be one that brings much joy to the mind of the Nigerian worker.

“But I urge all workers not to despair but to have faith in their beloved country and continue to work hard for peace, unity and development.’’

“The message on this occasion is one of hope, unity, understanding and support for our great country because we do not have another country of our own.’’

He urged workers to see the present challenges as surmountable hurdles to the nation’s quest for greatness.

The president called on Nigerians to remain resolute and steadfast in their service to humanity and to God, regardless of the temptations, assuring them that God was in control.

“Our society is confronted with a myriad of problems ranging from social, economic, religious and political issues that require the commitment and prayers of all citizens.

“The challenges are numerous but not insurmountable, we may face difficulties today but I can assure you that God is on the throne’’, said the statement.

It stressed that in times like this, Christians and Muslims must not relent to pray to God for His intervention.

It appealed to workers not to succumb to the antics of divisive elements in the country, particularly the insurgents, no matter the provocation.

Oritsejafor, in the statement, prayed to God to continue to console the families of deceased workers that lost their lives in the Nyanya bomb blast and to grant the injured a speedy recovery.

He said CAN would continue to identify with workers by making case for better working environment/conditions.

“CAN will continue to identify with the Nigerian worker regardless of their social, religious or political status.

“We will continue to support them through their unions and associations.

The statement called for support for security agencies to end the menace of terrorism in parts of the country and called for calm as government continued to tackle the situation.

It, however, called for a review of strategies to quickly end the `reign of terror’ in parts of Nigeria.

CAN recently donated N500,000 to the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), for its members recuperating from the Nyanya bomb explosion. (NAN)

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