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CAN Officers

National Officers

His Eminence, Most Rev. Daniel C. Okoh
President
Rev. Dr. Stephen Panya Baba
Vice President
Apostle Professor Samson A. Fatokun, fnacm, fnapc
General Secretary
Rev. Dr. Mrs Uzoaku Juliana Williams
Assistant Gen. Secretary
Dr. Celestine Chiedo Aharanwa, FCA
Treasurer

Head of Blocs

Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji
President Catholic Bishops Council
Most Rev. David Okechukwu Onuoha
President, CCN
Elder Israel Akinadewo Ph.D
Regional President OAIC
Bishop Francis Wale Oke
CPFN/PFN
Rev. Joel Billi
TEKAN-ECWA

National Directors

Prophet Commodore Abimbola Ayuba FDC FNIM
National Issues & Social Welfare
Barrister Comfort Chigbue
Legal & Public Affairs
Rev. Dr. Ozumba Nicodemus
Education, Youth/Women Dev.
Ven. Dr. Princewill Ireoba
Ecumenism & Interfaith
Bishop Dr. Mike Akpami
Planning, Research & Strategy

Zonal Chairmen

Rev. Dr. Samson Jonah
NORTH CENTRAL
Bishop Naga W. Mohammed
NORTH EAST
Elder Sunday Oibe
NORTH WEST
Bishop Dr. Tunde Akin Akinsanya
SOUTH WEST
Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Abraham Nwali
SOUTH EAST
His Grace, Archbishop Ege Israel Eniyekenimi
SOUTH-SOUTH

State Chairmen for the 6 Geo-Political Zones

North Central

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe
BENUE
Special Apst. Dr. Adebayo Emmanuel
KOGI
Rt. Rev. Sunday Timothy Adewole
KWARA
Very Rev. Dr. Sunday Andakpo Emmah
NASARAWA
Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna
NIGER
Very Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo
PLATEAU
Rev. Timothy Amakom
FCT

North West

Very Rev. Fr. Maurice Koli Hassan
JIGAWA
Most Rev. Dr. John Namaza Nyiring
KANO
Very Rev. Richard Shuaibu Liti
KATSINA
Rev. Caleb Ma'aji Bawa
KADUNA
Ven. Dr. Ayuba Y. Kanta
KEBBI
Most Snr. Evang. Michael Tajudeen Azeez
ZAMFARA
Rev. Dr. Kayode James Moses
SOKOTO

North East

Rev. Fr. Joseph Alphonsus Shinga
GOMBE
Rev. Abraham Damina Dimues
BAUCHI
Bishop John Bogna Bakeni
BORNO
Rev. Dr. Joel Danjuma Manzo Manzo
ADAMAWA
Rev. Dr. Isaiah Jirapye Magaji
TARABA
Rt. Rev. Yohanna A. Audu
YOBE

South South

Bishop Dr. Chris Nyong
AKWA-IBOM
Apostle Dr. Trinity Ogar
CROSS RIVER
Rev. Dr Samuel Abili
BAYELSA

Rev. Dr. Abili Samuel Abili is a prominent Nigerian church leader who serves as the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bayelsa State Chapter, and President of the Bayelsa Baptist Conference.

Advocacy & Unity: Active in promoting inter-denominational collaboration, peace, and spiritual growth in the Niger Delta region.

Most Rev. Dr. Dokiboeriya Bray Kaladokubo
RIVERS
Rev. Lucky Osagbakhoe
DELTA
Apostle Gen. Dr I. U. Omoike
EDO

South East

Rev. Ojo Uduma Ojo
ABIA
Most Rev. Moses Chikwe
IMO

Most Rev. Moses Chikwe is a Nigerian Catholic prelate born on April 3, 1967, in Uzoagba-Ikeduru, Imo State. He serves as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, having been appointed by Pope Francis in October 2019.

Rev. Dr. Scamb Nwokolo
EBONYI
Rev. Amb. Ositadinma Edeh
ENUGU
Vene. Dr. Joseph Nweke, JP
ANAMBRA

South West

Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Adeyinka Aribasoye
EKITI
Very Rev. Fr. Anselm Olorunfemi Ologunwa
ONDO
Rev. Dr. John Adegboyega Adeleke
OSUN
Ap(Col) Joshua Sola Akinyemiju (Rtd)
OYO
Bishop Emmanuel O. Adekunle
OGUN
Bishop S.T.V Adegbite
LAGOS

Wings of CAN

Gen. Lady Superintd. Dr. Elizabeth Ayobami Akinadewo
WOWICAN CHAIRPERSON

Her Eminence, General Lady Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Ayobami Akinadewo is a prominent leader and advocate for women’s rights, serving as The National Chairperson of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN). She champions women’s empowerment and equality while also leading the Women’s Department of Motailatu Church Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide (MCCSW).  As Managing Director of IAC Consulting Limited, she combines business acumen with a people-focused approach. She also founded the Joy in My Heart Foundation, supporting the underprivileged and advocating against gender-based violence.  With a Ph.D. in Theology, degrees in Theology and Accounting, and ongoing studies in Christian Counseling, Dr. Akinadewo is a respected mentor and speaker, recognized for her deep commitment to service and faith.

Ven. Evang. Daniel Ademola Arowolo
YOWICAN CHAIRMAN

Ven. Evang. Daniel Ademola Arowolo is a prominent Nigerian clergyman, youth advocate, and the National Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN). He was elected to lead the national youth body in February 2026 during a keenly contested election held in Abuja.

  • Denominational Bloc: He represented the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) bloc during the national elections.
  • Previous Leadership: Prior to his national elevation, he built a strong reputation as the Chairman of YOWICAN’s South West Zone, where he coordinated inter-zonal collaborations and led numerous youth-centric programs.
  • Ecclesiastical Title: He holds the ordained church titles of Venerable Evangelist

 

Past Presidents

His Eminence Late Dominic Ekandem
1976 – 1986
Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi Okojie
1986-1994
His Eminence Dr. Sunday Mbang
1994 – 2003
Most Revd Dr. Peter Jasper Akinola
2002 – 2007
Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan
2008 – 2011
Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor
2012 – 2015
Rev. Dr. Samson 'Supo Ayokunle
2015 – 2022