Ibas implores CAN to help foster peace, reconciliation in Rivers
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), has implored the Christian Association of Nigeria to play a pivotal role in fostering peace, reconciliation, and stability in the state amid ongoing political and security challenges.
Speaking during an engagement with leaders of the Rivers State chapter of CAN at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Ibas extended Easter felicitations to the Christian body and described the season as a reminder of hope, sacrifice, and unity.
A statement issued by the Senior Special Adviser to the Sole Administrator, Hector Igbikiowubo, emphasised the importance of the Church’s moral guidance in restoring harmony.
He reiterated that his mandate includes restoring law and order, stabilising the polity, and paving the way for the return of democratic governance.
Ibas explained that since assuming office on March 20, 2025, he has engaged in broad consultations with civil society, traditional rulers, and local government officials to rebuild trust and foster cooperation.
He therefore called on the leadership of CAN in the state to leverage its influence by preaching peace in congregations and communities and promoting unity across ethnic, political, and denominational divides.
The Administrator assured that his administration remains people-centred, accessible, and committed to justice and equity, calling for collective action and that sustainable peace requires dialogue, collaboration, and understanding.
Ibas also urged religious leaders to remain steadfast in prayer and bold in truth.
