By Sam Eyoboka

FACED with multiple socio-economic challenges afflicting the nation including industrial dispute over hike in fuel prices, the umbrella body of Christians in Nigeria, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has proclaimed three days of national fasting and prayers for the spiritual healing of the nation.

A letter signed by the General Secretary of CAN, Rev. Musa Asake and addressed to all heads of blocs, zonal chairmen, state chairmen, the Women and Youth wings of CAN, WOWICAN and YOWICAN respectively, said the leadership of CAN has approved the national solemn assembly.

The letter made available to Vanguard said: “In response to the growing conviction in the nation that the Nigerian Church should hold a solemn assembly nationwide, to repent on behalf of Nigeria and seek God’s divine intervention on account of the of the multiple crisis afflicting the Church and the nation, the president of CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has approved that a national solemn assembly should take place from May 27 –May 29.”

Continuing, the statement added that the intercessory community in Nigeria, represented by the Wailing Women International, Intercessors for Nigeria (IFN), and NIGERIA PRAYS, are deeply committed and involved in the call for the solemn assembly.

“Presently, Intercessors for Nigeria (IFN) has embarked on 120-day prayer and fasting for Nigeria,” he stated, urging all church leaders to inform and mobilize all Christian assemblies within their spheres of influence to actively participate in the solemn assembly.

According to the CAN General Secretary, “for as many as are able, the solemn assembly weekend should be accompanied with fasting,” stressing all Christian assemblies nationwide should preach on representative and righteousness during the worship service. This should be accompanied with at least 15 minutes devoted to prayers for Nigeria and the Body of Christ.