Okowa Urges The Church To Remain Exemplary, Commends CAN on Secretariat Complex

Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has urged the Church to remain exemplary in its activities.

The governor made the call Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the inauguration of the newly elected officers of the Delta State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and dedication of the 1st phase of the state CAN secretariat complex in Asaba.

According to the governor, “we thank God for the smooth transition witnessed in CAN, there was no complaints and this is clear evidence that the church must live by example, we hope politicians will have something to learn from CAN as we believe the church will continue to set standards for the society.”

“The church has a lot of roles to play in our country, Nigeria, in the last few years, there has been challenges in the country and I must call on the church to pray, with prayer, there will solutions to the challenges of the country,” he said, adding, “it is time for the church to go on its knees, there is nothing that God cannot do.”

Governor Okowa stated that his administration was committed to delivering dividends of democracy to the people and urged parents to ensure proper upbringing for their children.

The newly sworn in Chairman of CAN in the state, Senior Apostle Sylvanus Okorote in an address, thanked different Christian organizations for giving him and members of executive committee to serve, stating, “we promised to serve this ecumenical body to the best of our ability even as we ask for your cooperation, support and guidance.

Completed 1st Phase of the Delta State CAN Secretariat Complex in Asaba, Delta State

He commended Governor Okowa for his development projects, especially, construction of drainages to check the flooding of towns and cities in the state.

The new executive committee was inaugurated by the Chairman, CAN, South South zone, Archbishop God-Do-Well Avwomakpa.

An Award of excellence was presented to Governor Okowa at the occasion.