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Buhari, Dogara Mourn CAN Gen Secretary, Rev. Dr. Musa Asake

President Buhari Condoles Christians On Passing Of Can Gen Sec, Rev Musa Asake

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the national leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Christian community in Nigeria in mourning the passing of the General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev (Dr) Musa Asake.

The President, while commiserating with the family of the late Reverend, prays that God Almighty will comfort all those who mourn the departed, and grant his soul eternal rest.

The President’s condolences to the family of the late CAN leader was contained in a statement issued on his behalf by Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media & Publicity

In the same vein, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has expressed grief over the death of the secretary of Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Dr. Musa Asake.

The Speaker said the late clergyman will be remembered for his passion for Christ and peace initiatives.

“The late clergy lived a life worthy of emulation. He was bridge builder, and a man of peace since his days as the Secretary General of Evangelical Church Winning All,” he stated, adding that, “It is with a deep feeling of loss that I condole with the body of Christ and the late reverend’s family.

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

The speaker prayed the Lord to grant the deceased eternal rest in his bosom.

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