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Buhari, Others Mourn CAN Secretary, Musa Asake

President Muhammadu Buhari and speaker Yakubu Dogara led the mourning for Rev. Musa Asake, the General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) who died Friday.

Asake’s death was confirmed by his younger brother, Mr Philimon Asake on Friday in Abuja. He was 68 years old. Philimon told NAN that Asake passed on in the early hours of Friday after a brief illness. According to him, details of the burial arrangements will be communicated to the public soon.

The deceased, a pastor and teacher, hailed from Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Until his death, he was famous for his defence of the Christian faith.

Speaker of House of Representatives, Rep. Yakubu Dogara expressed grief over Musa Asake’s death. Dogara said that the late cleric would be remembered for his passion for Christ and peace initiatives.

“The late cleric lived a life worthy of emulation; he was a bridge builder and a man of peace since his days as the Secretary-General of Evangelical Church Winning All.

“It is with a deep feeling of loss that I condole with the late reverend’s family.

“Late Dr Asake was devout man of God, courageous leader and scholar par excellence.”

President Muhammadu Buhari in his condolence message, commiserated with the national leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Christian community.

While commiserating with the family of the late Reverend, the President prayed that almighty God would comfort all those who mourned the departed, and grant his soul eternal rest.

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Building Nigeria Our Responsibility, Not God’s – Dogara

The Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has described the building of every nation as the responsibility of her citizens and not God’s.

Dogara said this on Wednesday at the pre-event prayer session for National Prayer Breakfast.

Stating hat God did not send angels to build Israel and won’t do it for Nigeria, he said the onus of rebuilding Nigeria rests on the citizens.

He said, “No nation can be built without God who is the source, foundation, supporter, and sustainer of His people.

“The times in which we live, millions have watched the efforts of America, Britain and the United Nations to rebuild Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq and other struggling countries.

“While it is shocking to see the devastation and suffering caused by war.

“It has also been sobering to witness the difficulties, frustrations and intrigues that have accompanied these human-driven attempts to intervene and rebuild nations where millions have been abused and exploited.

“Communists, socialists, monarchists, dictators and democracies and even religious leaders have all tried their hand at solving these problems.

“Yet none have found the key for building truly successful nations or salvaging faltering countries.

“All nations today are struggling with their peculiar problems, thus, according to him, “will God descend from heaven to rebuild this nation?

“Will God send angels to rebuild our nation? God didn’t do it for Israel and He won’t do it for Nigeria. This responsibility rests on our shoulders and whether we succeed or not depend on the source of our wisdom.

“Without God nothing works. Except we are back in our Eden, we cannot accomplish the task of nation building.”

Dogara also said Nigeria’s future is secured because of Nigerians’ commitment to God.

“As in the case of Abraham’s encounter with God over the fate of the city Sodom and Gomorrah, God will intervene to save this country,” he said.

“What gives me hope is that we have so many people who are committed to God. The future of Nigeria is secured.

“We have a very bright future, we have great army of leaders in this country.”

The National Prayer Breakfast is organised annually on the last Thursday of the month of October.