The Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has raised concerns over reports and circulating video clips showing some churches in the state selling off their properties.
In a statement issued by the state chairman, Rev. Caleb Ma’aji Bawa, the body clarified that while CAN does not have the authority to stop any church from disposing of its property, it can only offer guidance.
“We don’t encourage the practice of property being sold by any church because the church, being the light of the world, must resist any temptation of selling its property but should keep it for future use,” Bawa cautioned.
He further stressed that there is no case of CAN forcefully taking over church assets, noting that leadership does not equate to control over such decisions.
“A church is at liberty to sell its property,” he added, pointing out that such transactions are usually carried out independently without the involvement of CAN.
The chairman appealed to Christians to avoid indiscriminate disposal of church assets, stressing that as peace gradually returns to Kaduna, communities that were previously abandoned will once again be inhabited.
In a gesture of solidarity, CAN Kaduna State also extended condolences to the Muslim community over the death of the state Secretary of Jama’atul Nasril Islam, Alhaji Ibrahim Isa Kufena.
According to Bawa, Kufena contributed immensely to fostering peace and development between Christians and Muslims in the state.
“May God bring on board a competent replacement that will fill the vacuum created and continue where Alhaji Kufena stopped,” the statement read.
Furthermore, CAN called on eligible residents of Kaduna to take part in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration, urging them not to miss the chance to secure their political voice.
The association emphasized that voter’s cards remain the tool of empowerment for citizens to either retain or reject representatives at any level of governance, as it reflects their collective political strength.
