By Israel Mbam
Ebonyi State Chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN under the leadership of His Eminence, Bishop Scam Nwokolo on Monday 24th March, 2025 distributed 600 bags of 50kg rice to her members at the State level and the Local Government Areas.
Addressing leaders and members of CAN, Bishop Nwokolo thanked God for the peace in Ebonyi State under the watch of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru who he said has been supportive of the programmes and activities of CAN in the State. He called on members to continue to pray for the Governor and other leaders for divine protection and directions.
He announced that through the support of the Governor, the Christian body in the State shall hold her Easter Programme in April before Easter Sunday, and charged leaders of blocs and Churches to mobilize their members for the event.
On the six hundred (600)bags of 50kg rice distributed to members, the CAN Chairman said the gesture was from President Bola Tinubu who deemed it necessary to celebrate the lenting season and Ramadan fast with Christians and Muslims across the country. He said the rice was shared equally to States in southeast, South South and other regions in the country.
The rice was however distributed to the five different blocs in CAN, 13 LGAs in the State, leaders of the association at the State level and Yoruba Christian community in Ebonyi State.
Some of the Local Government Coordinators of CAN, including Rev. Friday Okeh, Evang Victor Oje and others thanked the State CAN leadership for their inclusivity and transparency in handling welfare and issues in the State. They thanked President Tinubu and Governor Nwifuru for always remembering CAN. Others including Bishop Chidi Igwe, Anayo Ilo, Onyeuwaoma Omoke and Fr. Origbo prayed for God’s continues blessings and protection on CAN leadership, Governor Francis Nwifuru, President Bola Tinubu and the country Nigeria.