The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) national body has made arrangements to raise funds for displaced persons and victims of terrorism and other related conflicts in the country.

Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, who is the CAN President issued a statement in Lagos on Thursday. He said that Christendom was pained by the level of suffering Nigerians were going through as a result of the boko haram insurgency.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) national body has made arrangements to raise funds for displaced persons and victims of terrorism and other related conflicts in the country.

Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, who is the CAN President issued a statement in Lagos on Thursday. He said that Christendom was pained by the level of suffering Nigerians were going through as a result of the boko haram insurgency.

The CAN President said that the fundraising will be collected in all churches next Sunday and will be known as Special Distress Offering. He called on Christians to respond positively in their various churches on Sunday. He added that we must assist those in distress.

Director of National Issues and Social Welfare of CAN, Mr. Sunday Oibe stated that funds will be sourced through the five blocs of CAN. He said “We expect huge response from the brethren across the five blocs of CAN so we can meet the needs of the people especially from the North-east.”

Obie said the monies collected will pass through the State Chairmen of CAN before getting to the Zonal Chairman who will lodge it into the bank accounts allocated for it.

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