The National President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has stressed the need for inter religious harmony for the peace and progress of Nigeria.
Speaking in Abuja at a conference organised by Christian Elders Forum of Northern Nigeria, Pastor Oritsejafor appealed to religious leaders to be in the vanguard of promoting peace.
Pastor Oritsejafor described insurgency as a crime against humanity and advised members of Boko Haram to repent in the interest of the nation.
The Secretary for Inter Religious Affairs for the Church of England, Dr Toby Howarth, who delivered a goodwill message from the Archbishop of Canterbury also emphasized the need for religious harmony, describing Nigeria as a country with great potentials.
With the theme ‘Voices Against Violence’, the conference being attended by Christian leaders from the 19 northern states is aimed at addressing issues of security and peaceful co-existence among Nigerians.