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“We Stand With Plateau in Prayer and Hope,” says CAN president ahead of NEC meeting
Delegates of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have arrived in Plateau State ahead of the National Executive Council meeting scheduled to commence on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
The delegation was received at the Yakubu Gowon Airport by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Policy and Governance, Hon. Istifanus Mwansat, who represented the Secretary to the State Government, Arc. Samuel Jatau, on behalf of Governor Caleb Mutfwang. He was accompanied by the Plateau CAN Chairman, Rev. Dr. Dunka Gomwalk; the Special Adviser on Religious Affairs, Rev. Dr. Stephen Dang Gana; and other senior government officials.
CAN President, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel Oko, who arrived earlier expressed gratitude to the state for the warm reception and emphasized the significance of hosting the final quarterly CAN Executive Council meeting of the year in Jos.
“We are here to stand with Plateau in prayer and hope. This meeting allows us to connect with Christians at the grassroots and to pray for lasting peace and progress in this state,” he said.
“We postponed this meeting earlier due to the loss of the CAN chairman, but we are now here to pray with the people, encourage them, and reaffirm our solidarity.”
Earlier, the Vice President of CAN, Rev. Dr. Stephen Baba Panya, said Plateau was chosen because of its long-standing Christian heritage and its reputation as a hospitable city.
He added that the delegation’s presence was a spiritual and symbolic gesture towards peacebuilding in the state.
“Jos remains a welcoming city to people from across the country. We believe our coming will add to the legacy of peace Plateau is known for,” he stated.
Delegates Taken on Tour of the Ten Commandments Crusade Ground
As part of the visit, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Policy and Governance, Mr. Yilchap Ibrahim, led the team on a tour of the Ten Commandments crusade ground.
He explained that the project, originally envisioned by former Governor Jonah Jang, has been expanded significantly to accommodate larger worship gatherings.
He noted that seating capacity had increased to nearly 8,000, with additional platforms for ministers, VIPs, and national Christian leaders expected to attend the upcoming Plateau Unity Christmas Festival.
Plateau CAN Chairman: “This Visit Is a Prophetic Blessing”
Welcoming the national delegation, Plateau CAN Chairman Rev. Dr. Dunka Gomwalk said the timing of the visit was divinely orchestrated.
“This meeting is prophetically and strategically timed by God to bring a blessing upon Plateau,” he said.
“We have faced many security challenges, but the presence of the national executive council here is a sign of hope and stability.”
Advisory Council on Inter-Religious Harmony Welcomes CAN
The delegation also met with the Plateau State Advisory Council on Inter-Religious Harmony, who expressed delight over CAN’s visit.
Co-chair of the council, Rev. Pandam Yamsat, urged CAN leaders to remain firm in promoting unity in Nigeria.
“Plateau is a home of peace despite challenges. Take the bull by the horn and continue to stand for fairness and unity in this country,” he told the visitors.
Representing the Emir of Wase, Alhaji Mohammed Sambo Haruna, a JNI official welcomed CAN warmly, describing Christians and Muslims as members of the same family under God.
Another council member, Dr. Sumia Hamza, applauded CAN for choosing Plateau, noting that interfaith unity must be showcased to counter negative narratives.
“This picture of Christians and Muslims sitting together should go out to the world. Plateau is peaceful, and we must change the wrong perceptions,” she said.
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The average retail price paid by Nigerians for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, rose to ₦1,596.25 per litre in May 2026, reflecting the continued pressure of high fuel costs on households and businesses across the country.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this in its Petrol Price Watch report released on Wednesday, showing that the average pump price increased by 55.31 per cent when compared with ₦1,027.76 recorded in May 2025.
The latest figure also represents a 4.13 per cent increase from the average price of ₦1,532.93 per litre recorded in April 2026.
The data indicate that fuel prices have continued their upward trajectory despite fluctuations recorded in some months over the past year.
A review of the monthly trend showed that the national average stood at ₦1,037.66 per litre in June 2025, then declined to ₦1,024.99 in July and ₦988.25 in August. The average price fell further to ₦970.59 in September 2025, then rose to ₦1,052.31 in October and ₦1,061.35 in November.
In December 2025, the average price eased slightly to ₦1,048.63 per litre and stood at ₦1,034.76 in January 2026. It increased marginally to ₦1,051.47 in February, then surged to ₦1,288.54 in March and ₦1,532.93 in April. The upward trend continued in May, reaching ₦1,596.25 per litre.
Edo records highest price
Across the states, Edo recorded the highest average retail price of petrol at ₦1,722.91 per litre in May.
Bauchi followed, with an average price of ₦1,715.47 per litre, while Benue residents paid ₦1,698.57 per litre.
On the other hand, Adamawa recorded the lowest average price at ₦1,469.83 per litre. Katsina followed closely with ₦1,470.63 per litre, while Sokoto posted an average of ₦1,489.33 per litre.
The figures underscore the wide variations in petrol prices across the country, reflecting differences in transportation costs, supply logistics and market conditions.
South-south leads geopolitical zones
At the zonal level, the South-South recorded the highest average petrol price at ₦1,623.84 per litre.
The North-east followed with ₦1,622.76, while the South-East posted an average of ₦1,593.91.
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The North-central zone recorded ₦1,589.92, marginally higher than the South-West’s ₦1,588.96. The North-West had the lowest zonal average at ₦1,564.11 per litre.
The latest report highlights the persistent rise in fuel prices since the deregulation of the downstream petroleum sector, with petrol now selling at levels significantly higher than those recorded a year ago.
For many households and businesses, the increase continues to translate into higher transportation and operating costs, adding to broader concerns over the cost of living in Africa’s largest economy.
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