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John Joseph Hayab

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Pastor John Joseph Hayab is the Secretary General for the Christian Association of Nigeria’s (CAN) Kaduna state office. He is also the CEO of the Christian Awareness Initiative of Nigeria (CAHIN) and Special Advisor to the Governor [of Kaduna State] on Religious Matters. Hayab was recognized by Kaduna state leaders in 2010 for his work with diverse stakeholders to prevent interreligious tensions from erupting into violence. Outside of his official capacity as CAN Secretary General for Kaduna state, he also works through CHAIN to target local youth, training them to become agents of peace instead of pawns in communal conflict. In addition, he is a board of trustees member for the Concern for Helpless Teenagers & Youths Foundation, Nigeria.
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