TheNational President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN Reverend Supo Ayokunle has called for tolerance, love and mutual respect for eachother’s belief to facilitate national growth and development. Hemade the call during a courtesy visit on the Emir of Zazzau Shehu Idris in hispalace in Zaria, Kaduna State in continuation of his nationwide tour of states. Ayokunlesaid the call became necessary in view of the fact that tolerance,accommodation as well as respect for each other’s religion are criticalelements that would facilitate rapid development. Heexpressed optimism that in spite of some security challenges bedeviling thecountry, Nigeria would not disintegrate, instead it would certainly grow toprosperity. Responding,the Emir appreciated the CAN President for the visit and urged him to sustainthe tempo, assuring that his doors were always opened. He assured that astraditional rulers they would never relent in preaching peace and encouragingpeople to embrace peaceful coexistence.