CHRISTIAN AND MUSLIM WITH AMBODE FOR THE PEACE OF LAGOS STATE

Baba Adinni of Lagos, Sheik Abdul Hafeez Abu (left); Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs) Idiat Adebule; Governor, Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Commissioner of Home Affairs; Dr. AbdulLateef AbdulHakeem; CAN President, Lagos Chapter, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola; Prof. Abdul-Lateef Adetona; Dr. Kehinde Babarinde at the inter-faith parley last Tuesday in Lagos

Development can only come in an atmosphere where peace reigns. This is why many scholars often believe that development and peace are Siamese twins. It is for reason that it is argued that any community and society that seeks development must promote peace within its domain.

The psychology of peace being critical to development also rules the thought flow of Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. This was evident when he hosted an Inter-Faith Parley of Religious Leaders and Organisations in Lagos recently. No wonder, Ambode was excited that two years after he assumed duty at the governor of the Centre of Excellence, there has not been religious crisis in the state. And because there are no religious crises, it has allowed his government to think right which, no doubt, has given room to accomplish some of the developmental strides the state is recording.

The parley, which had clerics from both Christian and Muslim faith in attendance, saw both sitting side by side without any qualms. Entertainers from both sides were also invited to spice the event and the performances raked in wide applause from the congregation.

Personal Committee 2017

Grateful 

Personal Committee 2017

Grateful 

D-8 AND ISLAMIC AGENDA

WHY BUHARI WENT TO TURKEY BY JOSEPH OKECHUKWU. 

Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari recently flew out to Istanbul for the D-8 meeting. I wonder how many Nigerians understand the meaning of D-8? In the Nigerian media, you see something like "Developing 8" and yes, it's also known as "Developing 8" but what "Developing 8"?

These days, they don't like to call it what it is. It is actually an organization of 8 Developing Muslim, yes, Muslim nations. Very specific. Currently, countries that make up D-8 are  Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey. Do you get the drift yet? Nigeria named amongst hardcore Islamic nations! And if you think this is some kind of regular, harmless bilateral or diplomatic relations, read below the history of the D-8. 

HISTORY

"The idea of co-operation among major Muslim developing countries was mooted by Prof. Dr. Necmettin Erbakan, the then Prime Minister of Turkey, during a Seminar on "Cooperation in Development" which was held in Istanbul in October 1996. The group envisioned co-operation among countries stretching from South East Asia to Africa. Representatives from Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria and Pakistan attended the Seminar. This conference was the first step towards the establishment of D-8 and it was only after a series of preparatory meetings that D-8 was set up officially and began its activities with the Istanbul Declaration issued at the end of the summit of Heads of State and Government held in Istanbul on 15 June 1997"

Recently, i gave a detailed analysis on how Nigeria was represented at the All Islamic Games in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN got a wind of it and raised alarm but they were arrogantly ignored because the did is done! 

Isn't that how Sukuk, the Islamic Bond was recently introduced in Nigeria and the Nigerian Government has since dumped billions of Nigerian Naira into the venture. But wait! What is Sukuk by the way? Sukuk is a Legal Instrument, Deed or Cheque - simply an Arabic name for Financial Certificates or some type of loans agreement. SUKUK is also regarded as, watch this, "Sharia-Compliant Bond!" The Fiqh Academy of the OIC legitimized the use of Sukuk in February of 1988. It is meant for full blown Sharia - Compliant Islamic Nations or Regions. Sukuk uses billions of Nigeria's collective wealth to issue Interest - Free loans to, i guess you know who...Again, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN raised alarm, and like that of the Islamic Games, it fell on deaf arrogant ears! Why, because Nigerian Christians are TOAST!

Remember also that Nigeria is a full member of the Islamic Military Alliance, IMA, the Islamic world's impression of NATO. And Nigeria is also a full member of the OIC, Organization of Islamic Countries/Conferences.

Little wonder Nigeria recently pulled out of 90 International organizations to which it belonged. Ninety! We still don't have the list of those organizations. Obviously, D-8 isn't one of them. 

So, can you just give me one reason why you still believe the lie that Nigeria is a secular state. And you won't support Restructuring?

Fwd: SUCCESS is POSSIBLE

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WHAT YOU MUST DO TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE

The act of faith, diligence and vision are necessary for excellent performance 

1. Kill your excuses and procrastination.

2. Destroy every form of distraction.

3. Avoid associating with negative minds. This is simply because they have problem with every solution.

4. Hang out with people who are more knowledgeable than you are.

5. Build mutual relationships with those who are already where you want to be.

6. Always feed your focus.

7. Be patient and consistent in what you do.

8. Add value to people's lives.

9. Have a written goal and clearly define your purpose.

10. Visualize where you want to be and be ready to pay the price to get there.

CELEBRITY IN SPIRITUALITY

On a day like this, words fail us to express our overwhelming joy in the celebration of a MAN of Vision, a 

●MINISTER with Unction,

●MISSIONARY with Passion,

●MANAGER with Wisdom and

●MENTOR with many Sons as he clocks another year today. 

Join us as we celebrate our Father in the Lord and Conference President, our amiable Pastor and trusted Friend, REV. DR. OYEBAMIJI KEHINDE BABARINDE. 

We pray that you will experience accelerated progress with abundant testimonies of victory. God will continually enrich you with wisdom for leadership, 

●authority to subdue the kingdom of darkness and 

●audacity to confront issues with divine solutions in Jesus name.

Happy Birthday sir. 

Pastor & Mrs Deji -Toyin Jegede

CAN Commends FG on the Reinstatement of Christian Religious Studies and Islamic Studies as Separate Subjects

CAN COMMENDS FG on the REINSTATEMENT of CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES and ISLAMIC STUDIES as SEPARATE SUBJECTS

The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is using this medium to register our sincere and deep appreciation to the Federal Government for reversing the controversial, unlawful, and ungodly merger of the Christian Religious Studies and the Islamic Religious Studies as a subject by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC).

The merger of the two subjects had been rejected long before the emergence of this government because it was done without the consent of all stakeholders including CAN and all efforts made to reverse the ungodly policy were fruitless until now.

The reverse of the policy shows that we have a listening and sensitive government who is ready to reverse itself or any unacceptable policy when the need arises.

CAN also appreciates the timely intervention of the National Assembly in the saga that quickly doused the tension that was generated by the policy.

However, we ask the Federal Government to do the following: 

1. Direct the NERDC to organise a seminar on the New Curriculum with a view to addressing all the grey areas in it especially topics that can promote rebellion in our children.

2. Mandate all state governments to recruit adequate teachers for the CRK especially in the North where most of the states have no teachers for the subject.

3. Ask the Federal Ministry of Education to review all the textbooks that are currently being used as some of them are encouraging ungodly practices like masturbation.

We appreciate all well meaning Nigerians, the media and the civil society for their roles while the controversy lasted.

We pray for divine guidance and wisdom for our political leaders as they lead the country.

You are pleased requested to disseminate this information to the public.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, 

Special Assistant (Media & Communications) to his eminence, the CAN President, Rev Samson Olasupo A. Ayokunle, Ph.D