The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, Reverend Yakubu Pam, has urged Christians in the region to embrace 2026 as a year of renewed spiritual responsibility, unity and compassionate engagement with society.
In his New Year message, Reverend Pam thanked God for His sustaining grace in the past year, noting that amid economic hardship, insecurity and widespread uncertainty, the Church remained a source of prayer, comfort and hope for many communities across Northern Nigeria.
He described the preservation of lives and the continued resilience of believers as clear evidence of divine mercy, stressing that such testimonies should inspire deeper faith and collective thanksgiving.
The CAN chairman challenged Christians to balance their heavenly citizenship with active civic responsibility, reminding them that Nigeria’s complex social, economic, moral and spiritual challenges require the Church’s visible and constructive presence. He said the nation is in urgent need of healing that goes beyond rhetoric to practical acts of love, justice and service.
Reverend Pam called on believers to remain steadfast in prayer despite rising insecurity, unemployment, increasing cost of living and persistent communal tensions. He urged Christians to model integrity, speak truth with wisdom, promote peace and resist despair and hatred, even when provoked.
He also reaffirmed prayers for leaders at all levels, emphasising that national renewal must be anchored on justice, equity, accountability and reverence for the sanctity of human life. According to him, sustainable transformation flows from moral leadership and good governance, not policies alone.
Stressing the importance of unity, Reverend Pam appealed for stronger bonds among Christians across denominations, encouraging them to stand together in prayer, service and advocacy. He said believers should be known for love that bridges divides, hope that uplifts the broken and faith expressed through sacrificial service.
Quoting the biblical charge, “Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you,” he urged Christians not to withdraw or silence their moral voice in the year ahead.
He concluded by praying for wisdom, courage and grace for believers, for the strengthening of the Church in Northern Nigeria, and for healing, justice and renewed hope across the nation, while wishing Nigerians a peaceful and blessed New Year.
Rev. Pam Calls Northern Christians to Be Voices of Hope, Healing in 2026
