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THE Christian Association of Nigeria wishes to inform all Christians, both at home and abroad, that based on credible reports of concern, it has decided to suspend the Christian Day of Mourning formerly scheduled to take place globally on Sunday 19th March, 2017.

The president of CAN took cognizance of the preparations that various Christian groups have made to participate in the programme which was designed, in all honesty and sincerity, to mourn the death of thousands of Christians murdered by religious insurgents.

A statement from the National Secretariat of CAN states that the suspension of the programme was due to “misunderstanding, misinterpretation and subsequent security concerns”.

All Nigerian Christian assemblies are urged to have a normal Sunday Worship on March 19, but suspend any action on the Day of Mourning. Nevertheless, Christians should be careful and watchful. Further communication shall be issued by CAN in due course.

In the meantime, we are all urged to remain steadfast and resolute in the Grace of God that Nigeria shall overcome the present distress and peace shall prevail all over the nation, a statement signed by Musa Asake, general secretary, CAN, said.

—  Mar 15, 2017 @ 19:50 GMT

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