Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has announced the appointment of Samson Fatokun, as its new general secretary.
Fatokun is expected to succeed Joseph Daramola, who will exit office today, following the expiration of his stipulated tenure and having served CAN for 11 years.
CAN President, Daniel Okoh, in a statement, yesterday, described Fatokun as a distinguished scholar and professor of Christian Religious Studies at the University of Ibadan, and brings to the position, a wealth of experience in church leadership and administration, as well as a deep commitment to the Christian faith.
He expressed confidence in the ability and capacity of Fatokun to continue to uphold the values and principles of CAN, and work tirelessly to advance the cause of Christianity and promote religious harmony in Nigeria.
The CAN president extended gratitude to Daramola for his dedicated service to CAN, adding that his leadership and contributions have been invaluable, and wished him well in future endeavours.
He prayed for Fatokun as he assumes his new role, that God will grant him wisdom, strength and grace to lead with integrity, promote unity among Christians and advance the cause of Christ in Nigeria.
CAN president further explained that Fatokun is a Professor of Church History, Doctrinal Theology and Pentecostal Studies, Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan, and that he emerged from the CPFN/PFN Bloc of CAN to replace Daramola who will officially rotate out as the general secretary of CAN today after a long record of service.
He described Fatokun as an apostle in the Body of Christ, being a member of the general council of The Apostolic Church Nigeria (TACN), First Classical Pentecostal Denomination and Mother of Apostolic Pentecostal Denominations as far as Nigerian pentecostal church history is concerned.
