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CAN Appoints Professor Fatokun As New General Secretary
Joel Ajayi
Christian Association of Nigeria CAN has appointed Professor Samson Adetunji Fatokun as the new General Secretary of the religious body in Nigeria.
In a statement Signed by President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Archbishop Daniel Okoh on Tuesday in Abuja said the of appointment of Prof Fatokun appointment follows the retirement of Barr. Joseph Daramola, who has served our organization with distinction in the past 11 years.
According to the statement, It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Professor Samson Adetunji Fatokun as the new General Secretary of the CAN.
“This appointment follows the retirement of Barr. Joseph Daramola, who has served our organization with distinction in the past 11 years.
“Professor Fatokun is a distinguished scholar and professor of Christian Religious Studies at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. He brings to this position a wealth of experience in church leadership and administration, as well as a deep commitment to the Christian faith.
“We are confident that Professor Fatokun will continue to uphold the values and principles of CAN, and work tirelessly to advance the cause of Christianity and promote religious harmony in Nigeria.
“We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to Barr. Joseph Daramola for his dedicated service to CAN. His leadership and contributions have been invaluable, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
“We pray for Professor Fatokun as he assumes his new role, that God will grant him wisdom, strength, and grace to lead with integrity, promote unity among Christians and advance the cause of Christ in Nigeria. Amen.”
The statement added that: “Professor Fatokun is a Professor of Church History, Doctrinal Theology and Pentecostal Studies, Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
“Prof. Samson Fatokun emerged from the CPFN/PFN Bloc of the Association. He is to replace Barr. Joseph Bade Daramola who will officially rotate out as the General Secretary of the Association on May 31, 2023 after a good long record of service.
“Professor Fatokun is an Apostle in the Body of Christ, being a member of the General Council of The Apostolic Church Nigeria (TACN), First Classical Pentecostal Denomination and Mother of Apostolic Pentecostal Denominations as far as Nigerian Pentecostal Church History is Concerned.”
He is the Director, Directorate of Archives, Research and Development, TACN LAWNA Territory as well as Chairman, Board of Trustees Samuel Adegboye University, (Glorious Vision University), Ogwa, Edo State.
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Tragic Elevator Incident: Femclems Company consoles With family of Late Staff
The Management of Femclems Electrical Company regrets the unfortunate and tragic incident that led to the demise of one of our personnel that died from the injuries he sustained while dismantling an old elevator at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja on Saturday, 26th October, 2024.
In a statement signed on Monday in Abuja by the Managing Director of Femclems Electrical Company Adebowale Clement revealed that, the deceased, Mr Dennis Micheal Wisdom was a dedicated staff of our organization.
According to the statement, the Femclems Electrical Company was certified in lift installation, maintenance and repairs at the UTC Training Center, Apapa, Lagos State in 1999, and was also registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) since 2012.
“As at the time of the incident, a total of six persons with the requisite professional certifications were on duty, but Mr Dennis Micheal Wisdom died from the injuries he sustained from the accident.
“Enviable records of our previous engagements are verifiable at Agura Hotel, Abuja, Top Ranks Hotel Galaxy, Abuja and we have also worked with the UTC, WinCoTech Lifts Ltd among others.
“Our heartfelt condolences goes to the immediate and extended families of Mr Wisdom, his friends, acquaintances and NYSC Management over the unfortunate incident.
“May God Almighty repose his soul, grant him eternal rest and also give his relatives the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
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