CAN President thanks President Jonathan for accepting defeat

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May 25, 2015 11:18 AM

Pastor Oritsejafor, who spoke at the 2015 Presidential Thanksgiving and Interdenominational Church Service, lauded Jonathan’s exemplary humility in his official conducts as president

President, Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor and former President Goodluck Jonathan (R) at the 2015 presidential thanksgiving and inauguration interdenominational church service at the National Christian Centre, Abuja.

President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Sunday in Abuja thanked outgoing President, Goodluck Jonathan for conceding defeat to Muhammadu Buhari in the March 28 Presidential election.

Pastor Oritsejafor, who spoke at the 2015 Presidential Thanksgiving and Interdenominational Church Service, lauded Jonathan’s exemplary humility in his official conducts as president.

Vanguard reports that the service was part of activities lined up for the May 29 presidential inauguration.

The CAN president, who presented an award of “outstanding Christian humility in public service’’ to Jonathan, thanked him for his commitment to the peace, unity and stability of the country.

“We rejoice with you that the end of your tenure as President is greater than the beginning thereof. We present this award to you with great joy in our hearts.

“We wish to give you this award for your outstanding Christian humility in public service and commitment to peace, unity and stability of Nigeria,’’ he said.

Oritsejafor, who also presented a special gift to Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice President-elect and his wife, prayed for continued peace and unity of the country.

The special song ministration was rendered by Bayelsa Choir, Port Harcourt Men's Ensemble, CAN Mass Choir and Solomon Lange, a popular Christian musician.

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