PHOTOS: President Buhari Meets CAN Members
President Buhari welcomed and had a closed-door meeting with members and the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), at...
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President Buhari welcomed and
had a closed-door meeting with members and the leadership of the
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), at the Presidential Villa, today
November 10th. He's also meeting with Muslim leaders this afternoon.
During the meeting, the CAN delegation led by its President, Rev. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, demanded Nigeria's exit from all religious group.
Reverend Ayokunle, who briefed State House correspondents after the meeting, said one of their demands was for the Federal Government to tackle herdsmen attacks in the country. He said they also asked the government to step up its efforts in securing the lives and properties of the citizenry and recruit more policemen, as well as ensure the salaries of workers are paid.
The meeting was also attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and the National Security Adviser, Retired Major General Babagana Monguno, among other cabinet members.
During the meeting, the CAN delegation led by its President, Rev. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, demanded Nigeria's exit from all religious group.
Reverend Ayokunle, who briefed State House correspondents after the meeting, said one of their demands was for the Federal Government to tackle herdsmen attacks in the country. He said they also asked the government to step up its efforts in securing the lives and properties of the citizenry and recruit more policemen, as well as ensure the salaries of workers are paid.
The meeting was also attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and the National Security Adviser, Retired Major General Babagana Monguno, among other cabinet members.
