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The leadership of the Christian
Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commiserated with the people and the
government of Akwa Ibom State on the tragedy that took place inside the
Reigners Bible Church, Uyo at the weekend which led to the death of scores of
the worshippers.
According to reports, the horrific
incident happened during the ordination of the General Overseer of the church
as a Bishop when the church roof under construction collapsed on the
worshippers and guests including the state governor, Udom Emmanuel and
several people died while many sustained injuries.
CAN in a press statement laments the
disaster and tasked every Christian to identify with the victims through
prayers, gifts and condolence visits.
“We identify with the victims of the
tragedy, we pray for their quick recovery as we are asking God to console and
comfort all the bereaved. It is very unfortunate that the devil struck when the
whole world is getting ready for the celebration of the Birth of the Saviour,
Jesus Christ, who came to destroy the work of the devil.
“We thank God that His Excellency,
Governor Udom Emmanuel, who himself narrowly escaped with his life in the
tragedy and we welcome his prompt intervention when he said the state
government will hold an inquiry to investigate if anyone compromised building
standards”.
CAN recalled the tragedies of
building collapses being experienced in the country and called on the relevant
agencies to rise up to the building disasters with a view to putting a
permanent solution into them.
“It is no more news that buildings
often collapse in the country as a result of contractors using sub-standard
materials coupled with lack of building approvals or a thorough supervision by
the relevant agencies.
“We call on the Society of Engineers
and other relevant bodies to rise up to the menace of building with
sub-standard materials in Nigeria which have led to demise of thousands of
innocent people. Until severe sanctioned are met on those who are responsible,
they may not be able to stop their satanic antics.”
CAN which appeals to Christians all
over the world to join “us in praying for the victims and the bereaved of the
disaster” also prayed for the leadership of the church for the grace to
overcome the unfortunate incident.
The statement, signed by the General
Secretary of the body, Rev Dr Musa Asake, also advises churches to discourage
the idea of holding worship service inside a building under construction to
avoid a repeat of the avoidable tragedy.
Signed
Rev Dr Musa Asake
General Secretary.
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