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Eid-el-Kabir: CAN Calls for Sacrifice, Compassion, Accountability and National Healing
Joel Ajayi
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) felicitates with Muslim faithful across Nigeria and around the world on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
In a statement signed by the Christian Association of Nigeria President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh on Wednesday in Abuja, he expressed that, Eid-el-Kabir remains a powerful symbol of faith, obedience, sacrifice and total devotion to God. Beyond the festivities, however, the occasion speaks profoundly to the realities confronting our nation at this critical moment in history.
Today, millions of Nigerians are facing severe hardship. Many families now measure the state of the economy not through statistics, but through skipped meals, unpaid school fees, struggling businesses and sleepless nights. Rising living costs continue to weigh heavily on citizens, while insecurity has forced many farmers away from their lands and left several communities living in fear. Young Nigerians are increasingly uncertain about the future, and small businesses are battling to survive under harsh economic conditions.
At a time like this, the true meaning of Eid-el-Kabir becomes even more relevant. Sacrifice should not remain a burden borne only by ordinary citizens. Those in leadership positions must also demonstrate sacrifice through honesty, restraint, compassion, service and sincere commitment to the welfare of the people.
CAN therefore calls on leaders across government, politics, business, security institutions and religious bodies to rise above indifference, blame-shifting and narrow interests, and focus on restoring hope and easing the suffering of Nigerians.
Citizens need visible and impactful leadership, not promises that no longer inspire confidence. This season should serve as a moral call to conscience for everyone entrusted with authority. Public trust can only be rebuilt through leadership that listens, acts decisively and shares in the sacrifices Nigerians make daily.
The Association also urges Nigerians not to allow present hardships to deepen ethnic, religious or regional divisions. Hunger does not recognise tribe or religion, and insecurity affects everyone alike. At a moment such as this, unity and compassion are essential for national healing.
CAN further appeals to religious leaders across all faiths to continue promoting peace, truth, moderation and reconciliation. As frustration and tension grow in many communities, voices of faith must help restore hope, calm anxieties and remind Nigerians that our shared humanity is greater than our differences.
As Muslims mark Eid-el-Kabir, CAN encourages privileged individuals, corporate organisations and public-spirited Nigerians to extend love and support to the poor, widows, orphans, displaced persons and struggling families. The spirit of sacrifice becomes truly meaningful when it restores dignity and hope to others.
Nigeria can still overcome fear, hardship and division if we embrace the values of sacrifice, justice, compassion and shared humanity which this sacred season represents.
CAN prays for peace, healing and renewal across the nation. We pray for wisdom for our leaders, protection for vulnerable communities, strength for struggling families and renewed hope for millions of young Nigerians seeking a brighter future.
The Christian Association of Nigeria wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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