The Kaduna State chapter of the Christians Association of Nigeria, CAN has elected new leaders with Rev. Caleb Ma’aji emerging as the new Chairman.
. Rev. Caleb Ma’aji, who is of the TEKAN/ECWA bloc, was the immediate past Secretary of the state chapter and takes over from Rev. (Dr) John Joseph Hayab
Apostle Emmanuel Bako Eggo from the CPFN/PFN bloc emerged as Vice Chairman, while Superior Evangelist Emmanuel Okunola from the OAIC bloc is the new Secretary.
Other executive members are Bro. Emmanuel Zwahu from the Catholic bloc as Assistant Secretary, Venerable Moses Opadokun from the CCN bloc is now the Treasurer.
Speaking on the election, the former Chairman, Rev. Hayab said six people from the bloc including Rev. Ma’aji applied to be Chairman, after which the bloc leadership of TEKAN/ECWA to which the Chairmanship position was zoned in the principles of fairness screened and recommended Rev. Ma’aji who was eventually elected unopposed.
Hayab expressed happiness with the smooth and peaceful conduct of the election and confidence that the new Chairman will build on the legacies in place.
He disclosed that the election was supervised by the CAN General Secretary, Apostle Prof. Samson A. Fatokun, and the Assistant Secretary Rev. (Dr) Mrs Uzoaku Juliana Williams.
According to Rev. Hayab, the new Chairman will serve a single term of five years as enshrined in the constitution, while expressing his readiness to always provide needed guidance in anyway possible.
The new Chairman commended the leadership of his bloc for the confidence reposed on him, assuring that he will do his best with God helping him to build on the legacies of past chairmen.
“I will run an open door policy and carry all along, like it has always been, in providing the needed voice for the Christians in Kaduna state and beyond. I however solicit for your support and prayers. I give God all the glory for the opportunity to serve in yet another leadership position, I know God will give me the grace to succeed,” he said.
