Northern CAN Urges Nigerians to Use Trump’s Statement as Call to Action Against Killings

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the 19 Northern States and Abuja has urged citizens to view United States President Donald Trump’s recent statement regarding alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria as a critical opportunity for unity and collective action to end killings and religious intolerance nationwide.

Dependable NG reports that the Chairman of the association, Reverend John Hayab, made the call on Tuesday, stressing that instead of perceiving Trump’s comments as divisive, Nigerians should utilize them as a catalyst to demand concrete steps from the government. Hayab said the goal should be to ensure the safety and freedom of all citizens, regardless of their religion or identity.

President Trump had recently alleged that Christians in Nigeria were facing severe persecution and urged global attention to the crisis, a statement that has stirred intense public debate both domestically and internationally.

The Northern CAN chairman asserted that Trump’s remarks should serve as a wake-up call for both faith communities—Christians and Muslims—to unite and demand that the government “stop the killing of anybody because of religion or any form of identity.” Hayab concluded that a fair and open-minded reading of President Trump’s words reveals concern rather than condemnation, effectively portraying the voice of an outsider who cares about the country and wants its people to act seriously to uphold peace and unity. “If you choose to read President Trump’s statement with an open mind, you will simply hear the voice of a visitor who cares about you and wants you to do something serious to enjoy peace and unity in your country,” he added.