ABUJA – THE Christian Association of Nigerian-Americans, CANAN, has told the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari that all eyes were on him for the country’s development, just as it tasked him to match country’s challenges with determination, reports Caleb Ayansina.

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The executive director of CANAN, Pastor Laolu Akande, admonished Bu-hari not to be deceived by people, but instead strive to ensure remarkable development across the country.

Pastor Akande, in a statement made available to Sunday Vanguard in Abuja, noted that the change promised by the duo must be delivered to Nigerians positively.

He assured the president-elect of faithful’s prayer support, adding that his victory was an answered prayer.

“CANAN and several other US-based groups had embarked on a month-long prayer session crying out to the Lord to impose His will on Nigeria. We asked Him to choose for the nation and we believe He has done it.

“We congratulate the President-elect, Gen. Mohamm-adu Buhari and the Vice President-elect, Pastor Yemi Osinbajo. CANAN is confident that the duo will take the mandate of the Nigerian people with a sense of responsibility and fear of God.

“The Buhari-Osinbajo ticket campaigned and won on the platform of change. We pray that the change would be delivered by the grace of God.

“We commend Gen. Buhari and Pastor Osinbajo for their determination, resolve and exemplary characters which have now been validated by Nigerians.

“Their determination will be surely tested by the enormous challenges ahead of the incoming administration and they have our prayers, support and good wishes,” he said.

The group also lauded the spirit of sportsmanship and statesmanship displayed by President Good-luck Jonathan by accepting defeat and called on his supporters to maintain peace and seek redress through due process.

“We congratulate out-going President Goodluck Jonathan for his statesmanship conduct by conceding defeat to the incoming President Buhari. That action by Dr. Jonathan deserves the praise of all people of goodwill, and has secured the smooth transition of power in the next couple months.

“Finally, we congratulate Nigeria and Nigerians, knowing fully well that the destiny God has in mind for Nigeria would soon become manifest and restored. We call on all Nigerians to come together and turn the nation’s diversity into a huge strength,” Akande said.