The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Niger state chapter has commiserated with the Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago and Nigerlites over the tanker explosion that claimed several lives in Dikko junction Abuja-Kaduna expressway on Saturday 18th, January 2025.
In a statement, Chairman Niger state Chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna assured the Governor that the entire Christendom is in solidarity with him in the difficult times.
The Chairman who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese said “we are deeply saddened by the devastating incident, we stand in solidarity with the state government in this difficult time.
“To us, the explosion is worrisome, heartbreaking and unfortunate; we specifically sympathise with the Governor, the families of the victims of the explosion and entire good people of the state.”
He further prayed that the Almighty God grant the dead eternal rest and heal the injured.
Bishop Yohanna commended the government’s efforts in responding to the emergency and providing support to the affected families and those still hospitalised.
