The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rev. Yakubu Pam, says Nigeria needs economic, social, moral and spiritually healing in 2026.
In his New Year message on Thursday in Kaduna, Pam called on Christians to remain steadfast in faith, united in purpose, and hopeful in the face of Nigeria’s economic and security challenges as they enter the year 2026.
Pam expressed gratitude to God for sustaining the Church through the trials of the past year, noting that despite hardship and uncertainty, the Church continued to stand firm in prayer and service.
“As we enter the new year, 2026, we give thanks to God for His sustaining mercy through the trials of the past year”, he said. He acknowledged the economic hardship, insecurity, and social uncertainty that marked the outgoing year, stressing that the Church remained committed to praying, serving, comforting the afflicted, and proclaiming hope to communities.
The CAN chairman reminded Christians in Northern Nigeria of their dual responsibility as “citizens of heaven and active participants in the nation’s affairs,” noting that the country yearns for healing on multiple fronts.
“Our land longs for healing economically, socially, morally, and spiritually,” Pam said.
He urged the Church to respond to insecurity, unemployment, rising living costs, and communal tensions with continuous prayer, wisdom, integrity, and peace, warning against despair and hatred.
“In the face of insecurity, unemployment, rising living costs, and communal tensions, the Church must continue to pray without ceasing, speak truth with wisdom, remain model peace and integrity, resist despair, and reject hatred.
“We must not allow frustration to silence our witness or bitterness to redefine our faith”, he added.
Pam also called for prayers for leaders at all levels of government, while calling for leadership founded on justice, equity, accountability, and respect for the sanctity of life.
“We respectfully call for leadership rooted in justice, equity, accountability, and the sanctity of life.
“Sustainable national renewal will come not merely through policies, but through moral responsibility and good governance.
“I wish to call on the Christian community across denominations to deeper unity.
“Our challenges demand that we stand together, praying together, serving together, and speaking with one voice where it truly matters…
“Let us be known for love that heal divisions, hope that uplifts communities, and faith expressed through service,” he said. “As we step into the year ahead, let us not lose heart or withdraw from righteousness, or surrender our moral voice.”
Pam expressed confidence that God remains active in Nigeria’s affairs, quoting the Bible to inspire renewed commitment among Christians.
“God is still at work in our land,” he said. “Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.”
He prayed for wisdom, courage, and grace for the Church in Northern Nigeria, and for healing, justice, and renewed hope for the nation, wishing Nigerians a blessed new year.
