Rev. Dr. Dunka Gomwalk has emerged as the new Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Plateau State Chapter, following a successful election and inauguration ceremony held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Usiju World Event Center, Jos.
Dr. Gomwalk, who was returned elected, will serve a five-year term alongside other newly inaugurated executive members.
In his acceptance speech, Rev. Dr. Gomwalk expressed deep gratitude to the leadership and members of CAN at the national, zonal, and state levels for the confidence reposed in him and his team. He pledged to uphold the legacy of unity, faith, and service built by his predecessors.
“I accept with a great sense of responsibility the call to service and stewardship as Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Plateau State. CAN on the Plateau has a rich legacy of seasoned leaders who have tirelessly built the association over the years to where it stands today,” he said.
He also extended appreciation to the national leadership of CAN, particularly His Eminence, Most Rev. Dr. Daniel Okoh, for the opportunity to serve, while acknowledging the efforts of the outgone executive members who guided the association through the transition period following the death of the late Chairman, Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo.
Dr. Gomwalk commended the dissolved Electoral College for ensuring a smooth and credible election, as well as delegates from all blocs at the state and local government levels for their trust. He assured that the new leadership will uphold integrity and transparency in the discharge of their duties.
In his remarks, the outgoing Acting State Chairman, Pastor Kilyobas Buba Yunana, congratulated the new executives and urged them to work together in unity for the progress of the association.
“The incoming EXCO are very competent. I urge everyone to have trust in them and support their leadership as they move CAN forward,” Pastor Yunana stated.
The late Rev. Fr. Polycarp Nengak Lubo, whom Rev. Dr. Gomwalk succeeds, passed away in June 2025 following complications from injuries sustained in an accident. Fr. Lubo, a priest of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos, was widely celebrated as a voice for peace, justice, and interfaith harmony on the Plateau.
Other newly inaugurated executive members include:
- Rev. Dr. K. Saleh – Vice Chairman
- Pastor Simon Julius Arabo – Secretary
- Rev. Fr. Timothy Dabot – Assistant Secretary
- SP (AP) Williams Oresanya – Treasurer
The inauguration ceremony drew CAN national and zonal leaders, clergy, and delegates from across Plateau State, marking a new chapter for the association.
