{"id":162407,"date":"2025-05-14T12:11:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T11:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/can-raises-concerns-over-religious-discrimination-insecurity"},"modified":"2025-05-14T13:16:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T12:16:49","slug":"can-raises-concerns-over-religious-discrimination-insecurity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/can-raises-concerns-over-religious-discrimination-insecurity","title":{"rendered":"CAN raises concerns over religious discrimination, insecurity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has raised concerns over religious discrimination, national security threats and the erosion of constitutional freedoms in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The concerns were raised during a strategic meeting with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in Abuja.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting was attended by top security officials such as the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.<\/p>\n<p>In a 14-point communique\u0301 signed by the Northern CAN Chairman, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, and Secretary-General, Bishop Mohammed Naga, the association warned that the persistence of insecurity, marginalization and structural bias against Christians in Northern Nigeria could worsen divisions and threaten the nation\u2019s delicate peace.<\/p>\n<p>The Christian association drew attention to the growing use of inflammatory rhetoric by certain religious leaders, describing such utterances as a key driver of ethno-religious violence.<\/p>\n<p>They called for the immediate regulation of religious preaching, stressing the need for accountability across all faiths.<\/p>\n<p>CAN also highlighted the spread of fake news and provocative material on social media, which it said exacerbates tensions.<\/p>\n<p>The association expressed alarm over the increasing number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to violence and criticized the current approach to reintegrating former Boko Haram fighters, stating that some have become sources of insecurity in host communities.<\/p>\n<p>The delegation proposed several solutions, including regulating religious preaching, providing digital tools for security agencies to track and prosecute offenders on social media, and implementing thorough de-radicalization programs before reintegrating ex-combatants.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, CAN suggested creating a regional interfaith forum to promote peaceful coexistence and social harmony.<\/p>\n<p>The group also urged the government to broaden the mandate of the National Commission for Almajiris and Out-of-School Children to include conventional education and comprehensive rehabilitation efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting concluded with the Northern CAN delegation expressing gratitude to the NSA for the platform to voice their concerns and reaffirming their readiness to collaborate with security agencies to promote national unity and stability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has raised concerns over religious discrimination, national security threats and the erosion of constitutional freedoms in the region. 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