“CAN Advocates for Aid to IDPs and a Call for Harmony in Taraba”
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State division, has urged Nigerians to offer immediate aid to internally displaced individuals (IDPs) impacted by the ongoing turmoil in the region.
In an Easter announcement made on Sunday, the state chairperson, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Williams Peter Awoshiri, called upon individuals, faith-based groups, and corporate entities to assist vulnerable communities with vital provisions.
“In the essence of Easter, which beckons us to affection and empathy, I implore individuals, faith-based groups, corporate entities, and all kind-hearted Nigerians to extend bounteous support to our brethren who have been uprooted by these conflicts. The Internally Displaced Persons are in desperate need of help,” he remarked.
Awoshiri encouraged citizens to donate food, medication, apparel, bedding, construction supplies, and other essentials, emphasizing that such actions embody the Christian obligation to tend to the needy.
The association also voiced apprehension regarding the persistent violence in the southern regions of the state, particularly in Takum and Donga local government areas. It condemned the murders and devastation of properties, characterizing the ongoing bloodshed as “lamentable and intolerable.”
“No significant advancement can occur in an environment of dread, violence, and chaos,” Awoshiri asserted.
Calling for an end to hostility, vengeance, and anarchy, he highlighted the necessity for dialogue, fairness, and harmonious coexistence among communities.
While recognizing the efforts of government officials, security personnel, and local defense groups in restoring order, the state CAN chairperson urged the adoption of more preventive and sustained strategies to guarantee lasting peace.
Taraba CAN also conveyed condolences to families who have experienced loss and offered prayers for those injured in the turmoil, seeking healing and restoration for affected individuals.
Emphasizing the importance of Easter, Awoshiri portrayed it as the cornerstone of the Christian belief, symbolizing hope, rejuvenation, and triumph over despair. He urged Christians and individuals from all walks of life to embrace unity, acceptance, and mutual respect.
Despite the adversities facing the state, he expressed hope that tranquility would be restored, noting that the Easter message of resurrection provides hope for healing and advancement in Taraba.
