By Abdullahi Alhassan Kaduna
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has emphasized the critical role of women in rebuilding society, particularly in Northern Nigeria. In a press statement released to commemorate Easter, CAN Chairman Reverend John Joseph Hayab highlighted the importance of women's empowerment in shaping communities and fostering peace.
"Easter reminds us that even in the face of pain and despair, hope can be reborn," Hayab said. "It is a celebration of triumph through sacrifice and an invitation for all of us to awaken our collective conscience." He stressed that women have long been the backbone of families and communities, serving as moral compasses and shapers of society.
Hayab lamented the denial of girls' access to education, noting that it not only limits individual potential but also threatens the collective future. "A girl who is denied education today may become a mother tomorrow who lacks the capacity to guide her children away from violence, ignorance, and moral collapse," he emphasized.
The CAN calls on parents, leaders, and communities to prioritize the well-being of their people above personal interests. "We must raise daughters who lead with wisdom and integrity," Hayab urged. "We must invest in women who turn their homes into spaces of peace, their communities into beacons of learning, and their leadership into vehicles of selfless service."
To achieve this, CAN recommends a renewed approach to securing lives and property in the North, adequate compensation and rehabilitation for victims of insurgency and violence, increased commitment to girl-child education, and the implementation of inclusive policies that uphold justice, equity, and human dignity.
As Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Hayab called on Nigerians to move beyond ritual and routine, inspiring concrete action and a willingness to make sacrifices for the collective good. "Let it stir within us a willingness to make sacrifices for the collective good," he said.
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