First lady Remi Tinubu has donated seven 18-seater hybrid compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) to “support the mobility and outreach of Christian youths across the country”.
Speaking at the YOWICAN national convention and bus
presentation ceremony held on Saturday at the National Christian Centre, Abuja,
Belusochukwu Enwere, national chairman of YOWICAN, expressed gratitude to the
first lady for the “remarkable gesture of empowerment and faith in the youth”.
Enwere said the convention, themed ‘Shine Bright: Reflecting
God’s Glory’, drawn from Matthew 5:16, reinforced the divine calling of
Christian youths to be “beacons of hope” and “vessels of divine light” in a
world challenged by division and moral decay.
“In a world shrouded in darkness — plagued by uncertainty, division, and moral challenges — we, the youth of Christ’s body, are called to be vessels of divine light that illuminate paths and draw souls to the glory of God,” he said.
The YOWICAN chairman said the buses represent more than just
vehicles, describing them as “symbols of hope, empowerment, and commitment to
enabling the youth to spread the message of love, unity, and progress across
Nigeria”.
He praised the first lady’s “unwavering support for the
youth” and her “dedication to uplifting communities through sustainable
initiatives”, adding that YOWICAN will ensure the buses are used to advance
evangelism, peacebuilding, and national development.
Enwere also used the occasion to draw attention to the
persistent killing of Christians in northern Nigeria, describing the situation
as a “somber reality” that demands urgent government action.
“The loss of lives, the destruction of homes, and the
disruption of worship in these regions are not just attacks on individuals but
assaults on our shared values of peace, freedom, and faith,” he said.
He called on government at all levels to intensify efforts
to protect lives and property, bring perpetrators to justice, and create an
environment where all Nigerians can worship freely without fear.
Enwere urged Christian youths to remain steadfast in faith,
resist vengeance, and embody the love and forgiveness taught by Jesus Christ.
“With the support of these hybrid CNG buses, we will expand
our outreach, strengthen our community engagements, and amplify our efforts to
build bridges of understanding across diverse groups in Nigeria,” he said.
He thanked partners, guests, and supporters present at the
event, saying their solidarity strengthens YOWICAN’s resolve to pursue its
mission of promoting peace and unity through faith-driven action.
The event was attended by church leaders, youth
representatives, and government officials from across the country.
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