The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has announced a nationwide one-day prayer seeking divine intervention over what it describes as ongoing “genocide” targeting Christian communities in parts of the country.
The directive, issued after CAN’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Jos, Plateau State, was contained in a memo dated November 20, 2025, and signed by the General Secretary, Apostle Prof. Samson A. Fatokun. The association instructed all bloc leaders, zonal and state chairmen, heads of church denominations, and resident pastors to mobilise their congregations for the special prayer scheduled for Sunday, December 7, 2025.
According to the memo, the simultaneous nationwide prayer will focus on five key areas: ending the alleged genocide against Christians, ensuring the safe resettlement of displaced victims, halting the activities of terrorists, kidnappers, and bandits, granting divine wisdom to government leaders, and restoring peace and stability across Nigeria.
CAN President, His Eminence Archbishop (Dr.) Daniel C. Okah, urged churches to observe the prayer “with all fervency,” expressing confidence that God would intervene “as He did in Esther’s time.” The memo cited 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Esther 4:15–16 as scriptural anchors for the intercession.
Titled “Declaration of a One-Day Nationwide Prayer Against Christian Genocide in Nigeria,” the memo reaffirmed the commitment of CAN’s national leadership to protecting the interests and welfare of Christians, while calling on believers to unite in earnest prayer for the nation.
