The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory has mourned the passing on of the CAN Chairman of Plateau State and Treasurer of Northern CAN, Rev. Fr. Dr. Polycarp Lubo.
In a statement signed by the Northern CAN Chairman, Rev. Dr. Joseph Hayab, he said Fr. Lubo died on Sunday following a brief illness resulting from injuries he sustained in a recent accident.
The statement described the late cleric as a courageous and devoted servant of God who lived for truth, justice, peace, and protection of the vulnerable.
“His declaration during the Plateau Peace Walk that ‘we deserve to live’ captured the collective cry of victims of violence, displacement, and injustice in Plateau and across Nigeria,”; he said.
Until his death, Fr. Lubo served as the Parish Priest of St. William’s Catholic Church, Zawan, where he was widely known for his humility, jovial spirit, and cross-community engagement.
The late priest also played a key role in interfaith collaboration, working with other faith leaders under the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development to promote immunization and support the eradication of polio in Nigeria.
According to the statement, late Lubo brought financial accountability and administrative strength to the association in his role as treasurer, adding that his demise had created a significant void within the Northern Christian community.
CAN extended heartfelt condolences to the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos, the Plateau State CAN leadership, his parishioners, and the broader Christian family.
