Akwa Ibom Church Collapse: CAN Issues Serious Warning to Christians All Over Nigeria

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Akwa Ibom Church Collapse: CAN Issues Serious Warning to Christians All Over Nigeria

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has sounded a serious warning to all Christians across the country as it warned its church members against worshiping in uncompleted buildings.

The warning is coming after a church building collapsed in Uyo killing many people. The incident happened on Saturday at the Reigners Bible Church Int’l Inc, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

CAN called on the all relevant bodies, the society of engineers and other relevant agencies to stop the use of substandard materials in the construction of buildings in the country.

In a statement by the General Secretary of CAN, Dr. Musa Asake, he advised christians to be more cautious of where they worship as he called on them to pray for the dead.

“We advise churches to discourage the idea of holding worship service inside buildings under construction to avoid a repeat of the avoidable tragedy. We call on the NSE and other relevant bodies to check the construction of buildings with substandard materials.

“Until severe sanctions are meted out to those who are responsible, they may not be able to stop their satanic antics. 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, narrowly escaped 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.

“It is no more news that buildings often collapse in the country as a result of contractors using substandard materials coupled with people building without government approvals and thorough supervision by the relevant agencies,” Asake said.