The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has issued a statement to clarify its structure and operations, emphasizing that it functions as a single national entity with its headquarters in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
According to CAN, its activities are organized through officially recognized branches as provided under Article 8(2)(1)(A–D) of its 2021 Constitution (as amended), which include: Zonal branches
State branches, including FCT
Local government branches
District/ward unit branches
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the association warned the public that it does not operate under any “Northern CAN” or “Southern CAN” divisions. CAN noted that any individual or group claiming such titles is acting in violation of its Constitution, specifically Article 8(3)(6), which prohibits unauthorized use of the CAN name or acronym by any person, group, region, or organization not formally established by the National Executive Council of CAN.
CAN further reiterated its commitment to unity, citing its motto from John 17:21, “That they may be one.” The association urged the public not to engage with any unauthorized CAN entities, warning that further use or patronage of the names “Northern CAN,” “Southern CAN,” or any other variant could lead to legal action for violating the organization’s constitutional rights.
The statement, as obtained by DAILY POST was signed by top leadership of CAN, including His Eminence Archbishop (Dr.) Daniel C. Okoh, President; Apostle Professor Samson A. Fatokun, General Secretary; and bloc heads from the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), Organization of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CSN), Christian Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (CPFN/PEN), and the Evangelical Church Winning All (TEKAN/ECWA).
The association appealed to the public to respect the official CAN structure and branches as defined in its constitution.
