The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Northern Nigeria, has stressed the need for stronger collaboration with the Department of State Services, DSS, towards enhancing peace and security in the region and the country as a whole.
Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, made the call during a visit to the DSS Command in Gombe on Wednesday.
The CAN delegation was in Gombe for the association’s youth congress.
Hayab, during the visit to the DSS office, said there is a need to sustain synergy between CAN and security operatives, assuring that religious bodies can play a critical role in supporting national stability in the country.
He noted that religious leaders can share vital information to support the DSS operations.
According to him, the visit should not be a one-off visit, but a continuous partnership that promotes peace in every part of the country.
Hayab described CAN as a human institution with spiritual responsibilities, assuring the DSS of the association’s commitment to peaceful conduct and lawful engagement.
He also pledged continued prayers for the success of security operatives in all parts of the country.
The Gombe State Director of DSS, Mr. Haruna N. Koko, who received the delegation, described the visit as timely and encouraging and condoled with CAN over the recent attack in Billiri Local Government Area.
Koko reaffirmed the Service’s resolve to maintain a cordial relationship with the religious community towards ensuring harmonious relationships of all Nigerians.
He assured, “Our relationship with CAN has always been cordial. We have no issues and we will continue to strengthen that relationship. I assure you of our full security support during and after the youth congress.”
The DSS state director urged CAN to continue praying for the success of the security agencies, saying that collaboration remains key to sustaining peace and order in the society for the overall development of the country.
