MINISTERS CONVERGE IN JALINGO AS CAN TARABA SETS STAGE FOR THREE-DAY CONFERENCE

By Nformi Desmond 

Jalingo is witnessing the arrival of Christian ministers from across Taraba State as the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Taraba State Chapter, puts final arrangements in place for its three-day Ministers’ Conference.

About 850 ministers are expected from the sixteen Local Government Areas and two Development Areas, with participants already arriving and registering ahead of the conference, which begins tomorrow in Jalingo.

Themed “The Church and the State: Partners in God’s Plan in a Changing World,” the conference is designed to provide a platform for Christian leaders to examine their role in promoting unity, reconciliation and development in the state.

Chairman of the Central Working Committee, Bishop Dr. Innocent Solomon, says the gathering is a strategic moment for the Christian community, bringing leaders together for fellowship, reflection, dialogue and capacity building.

He says the conference will focus on strengthening relationships within the body of Christ, encouraging collaborative leadership and inspiring Christian leaders to contribute meaningfully to the development of Taraba State.

The conference is expected to attract prominent Christian leaders and public figures, including Governor Agbu Kefas, former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke, former CAN President Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, Archbishop Benjamin Kwashi, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama and Bishop David Abioye.

As registration continues and ministers arrive from different parts of the state, the conference is expected to provide a meeting point for faith, leadership and constructive engagement on the future of the Church and Taraba State.

CAN Taraba Holds Three-Day Ministers’ Conference, Plans ₦10bn Christian Centre Launch

By Nformi Desmond

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Taraba State Chapter, will hold a three-day Ministers of the Gospel Conference from Tuesday, August 18 to Thursday, August 20, 2026.

The conference, with the theme, “The Roles of the Church and the State in Advancing God’s Purpose in a Changing World,” will take place at the CAN Secretariat along FGGC Road, Jalingo, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

Governor Agbu Kefas is expected to attend as Special Guest of Honour, while former CAN President, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, is the Guest Speaker.

Other speakers include former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke; former CAN Vice President, Rev. Dr. Caleb Ahima; Anglican Archbishop of Jos Province, Benjamin Kwashi; and Catholic Archbishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Abuja, His Grace Ignatius Ayau Kaigama.

CAN says about 850 participants from the 16 local government areas and the two special development areas are expected at the conference.

The organisers say the programme is designed to promote fellowship, reflection, dialogue and capacity building on the role of the Church and the State in advancing God’s purpose in a changing society.

The conference will climax on Friday, August 21, with the launch of ₦10 billion for the construction of an ultra-modern Christian Centre in Jalingo.

The launch will be chaired by the Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. John Kizito Bonzena.

Chief Niyi Adekoya is the Chief Launcher, while Chief Ayo Otulayo will serve as Deputy Chief Launcher.

The announcement was contained in a press release signed by the Planning Committee of CAN Taraba State Chapter.