By Amos Tauna
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the North-West zone is up in arms over the non-inclusion of any Christian representative in the recently constituted board for the North-West Development Commission (NWDC).
According to Elder Sunday Oibe, Chairman of CAN North West Zone, this omission is unacceptable and raises concerns about religious bias under the current administration of President Bola Tinubu.
The association is calling on President Tinubu to review the membership of the NWDC and ensure adequate representation for Christians in the North-West zone, citing the significant population of Christians across all seven states in the region. With indigenous Christian communities in states like Kaduna, Kano, and Katsina, the association argues that their interests cannot be ignored and that they deserve a voice on this critical commission.
Review the membership of the NWDC and ensure adequate representation for Christians in the North-West zone, citing the significant population of Christians across all seven states in the region
The CAN’s concerns are echoed by other groups, such as the Northern Christian Youth Professionals, who have also spoken out against the lack of Christian representation on the NWDC board. The issue has sparked a heated debate about inclusivity and representation in governance, with many questioning the presidency’s decision to exclude Christians from the commission.
