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The Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has renamed its permanent secretariat after First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, nearly three decades after operating without an administrative headquarters.

This was disclosed in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Tuesday, stating that the building named “Senator Oluremi Tinubu CAN Lagos State Secretariat” in Alausa, Ikeja, was officially declared open by the National President of CAN, Daniel Okoh.

Okoh said that the state chapter has demonstrated perseverance and commitment in ensuring that this secretariat becomes a reality.

“I urge all members to remain united and dedicated to the work of Christian leadership in Lagos State,” the CAN President concluded.

In a goodwill message delivered by the representative of the First Lady, Mrs Tinubu said, “The completion of the secretariat ends years of dispute over the land and marks the beginning of a new chapter for Christians in Lagos State.”

A floor of the newly completed complex was dedicated in honour of Iya Aladura General, Dr Oluwaseye Yomi-Sholoye, in recognition of her significant financial support for the project.

The cleric, who is the founder of The New Seraph Evangelical Ministries, described the structure as a “fit home” for Christian leadership in Lagos State.

“For about three decades, CAN did not have a befitting secretariat. Today, we have a beautiful structure that will lift the work of God to the next level. It is God’s doing,” Yomi-Sholoye said.

It was stated that the edifice was completed under the chairmanship of His Lordship Rt. Rev. S.T.V. Adegbite, with the foundation laid on February 17, 2024.

Among Christian leaders present at the event was the Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Alfred Adewale Martins, alongside clerics from various denominations.

The complex houses multiple structures named after notable personalities, including the main office block named after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Bishop Stephen Adegbite Hall and Event Centre, and the CAN Chairman’s office named after Senator Tokunbo Abiru.

Speaking at the event, Rt. Rev. Adegbite said, “This secretariat is a symbol of unity and administrative strength. It belongs to all Christians in Lagos State. I urge members to take ownership of the facility and ensure its proper maintenance.”

The Lagos CAN secretariat joins a growing list of public institutions and projects named after the First Lady since the inauguration of President Bola Tinubu in May 2023.

Others include Senator Oluremi Tinubu Renewed Hope Resettlement City, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Senator Oluremi Tinubu Dream Centre at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and Oluremi Tinubu Leather Hub, Lagos.

Following the commissioning, CAN Lagos held its 2026 Annual Interdenominational Divine Service themed “Immanuel: God With Us” (Matthew 1:23) at The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Olorunda, Ketu. At the service, Rev. Dr. Ezekiel Omidina urged Christians to remain steadfast amid economic and social challenges, while prayers were offered for peace, unity, and national development.

The unveiling of the secretariat consolidates CAN Lagos operations under a permanent structure for the first time in nearly 30 years.

Orlandoo:
What a new low for CAN! How can you name such

benardtotti:
You wanted them to name it after obi who his supporters said will beat jesus in an election and become the leader ?

CAN have seen the light, make I see which church go give Obi microphone next year before election to spew fake stats.

Orlandoo:
At the end you said nothing.

Orlandoo:
What a new low for CAN. How can you name such edifice after your oppressor and persecutor? We all know that CAN executives go cap in hand begging for alms from politicians, but they should do it with dignity.

Orlandoo:
What a new low for CAN. How can you name such edifice after your oppressor and persecutor? We all know that CAN executives go cap in hand begging for alms from politicians, but they should do it with dignity.

Slytiger:
https://punchng.com/lagos-can-names-new-secretariat-after-oluremi-tinubu/

Orlandoo:
What a new low for CAN. How can you name such edifice after your oppressor and persecutor? We all know that CAN executives go cap in hand begging for alms from politicians, but they should do it with dignity.

Owaincouncil:
The CAN itself is an arm of APC

MadamVanessa:



LAGOS STATE VERY SHAMELESS STATE IN ALL ROUND. EVEN LAGOS CAN LAGOS CHAPTER IS NOT AN EXCEPTION.

Orlandoo:
What a new low for CAN. How can you name such edifice after your oppressor and persecutor? We all know that CAN executives go cap in hand begging for alms from politicians, but they should do it with dignity.

Lithiumite:
You make all these peurile rants against someone you have never met or known personally.......you can't know anymore than those people there and even the national chairman of CAN was there to appreciate and thank her for deeds......you a nobody, insignificant nonentity is here ranting and insulting someone who doesn't even know you exist.....go get a life bro ....hate will only destroy you and nothing else.

Blackman7:
A sad development . Religion is politics I guess . Late fela and majek said the truth.

benardtotti:
You wanted them to name it after obi who his supporters said will beat jesus in an election and become the leader ?

CAN have seen the light, make I see which church go give Obi microphone next year before election to spew fake stats.

Lithiumite:
You make all these peurile rants against someone you have never met or known personally.......you can't know anymore than those people there and even the national chairman of CAN was there to appreciate and thank her for deeds......you a nobody, insignificant nonentity is here ranting and insulting someone who doesn't even know you exist.....go get a life bro ....hate will only destroy you and nothing else.