By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA — The Youth Wing of the Christian Affiliation of Nigeria (YOWICAN) has dismissed claims that the donation of seven hybrid CNG 18-seater buses by the First Woman, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was politically motivated or tied to the 2027 basic elections.
YOWICAN Nationwide Chairman, Ambassador Belusochukwu Michael Enwere, made the clarification on the weekend through the group’s Nationwide Conference and the formal presentation of the hybrid buses held on the Nationwide Christian Centre, Abuja.
The occasion drew Christian leaders and youth representatives from throughout Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, and featured goodwill messages from the President of the Christian Affiliation of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, represented by the Basic Secretary, Apostle (Prof.) Samson Fatokun, in addition to the Nationwide Chaplain of the Nationwide Ecumenical Centre, Rev. Ini Ukpuho.
Ambassador Enwere defined that the First Woman’s gesture was purely an act of help for evangelism, youth empowerment, and group growth throughout the nation.
“It is extremely necessary to notice that these buses weren’t donated with any political intent or in reference to elections. That was by no means the donor’s intention. Her Excellency made it clear that the aim is to unfold the gospel and make our work simpler in our varied zones, states, and communities, and that’s precisely what we’re doing,” he mentioned.
In response to him, the seven buses, one for the nationwide secretariat and 6 for zonal workplaces, will improve the mobility and mission work of Christian youths nationwide.
“These buses are in good fingers inside the zonal buildings. Every zone will guarantee correct use and upkeep. The CNG buses are cost-effective and simple to make use of. Should you don’t wish to use petrol, you need to use CNG, which may be very reasonably priced. You possibly can refill for no more than N3,000 or N4,000 and it’ll last as long as seven hours,” he assured.
Whereas commending the First Woman’s benevolence and imaginative and prescient, Enwere additionally used the event to attract consideration to the spate of killings focusing on Christians in elements of Northern Nigeria. He urged authorities authorities to take pressing motion to guard lives and guarantee justice for victims.
“The continued killings of Christians, significantly in Northern Nigeria, is a sombre actuality that calls for our collective consideration and motion.
“We name on the federal government in any respect ranges to accentuate efforts to safe lives and property, deliver perpetrators to justice, and guarantee each Nigerian can worship freely with out concern,” he mentioned.
He additionally expressed appreciation to Senator Oluremi Tinubu for her kindness and to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for championing the usage of CNG as a part of the federal authorities’s vitality transition drive.
In his keynote handle, Enwere described the Nationwide Conference as a rallying name for Christian youths to stay as beacons of hope in a morally challenged society.
“Our theme, ‘Shine Vivid: Reflecting God’s Glory,’ drawn from Matthew 5:16, reminds us that shining brilliant isn’t merely an aspiration however a divine mandate. In a world shrouded in darkness, we’re referred to as to be vessels of divine gentle that illuminate paths and draw souls to the glory of God,” Enwere mentioned.
He additional inspired Christian youths to carry quick to their religion and shun retaliation, stressing the significance of affection and forgiveness as taught by Jesus Christ.
“We should resist the temptation of vengeance and stay out the love and forgiveness taught by our Lord Jesus Christ,” he added.
Representing CAN President, Apostle (Prof.) Samson Fatokun urged the youths to embrace holiness and arduous work as twin pillars of Christian dwelling.
“With out holiness, we can not go anyplace. Holiness with out arduous work is daunting, and arduous work with out holiness is laziness.
“Grace should not be abused. Should you abuse grace, grace will abuse you; in the event you shame grace, grace will shame you; however in the event you grace grace, grace will grace you,” he mentioned.
In a associated exhortation, Rev. Ini Ukpuho, Nationwide Chaplain of the Nationwide Ecumenical Centre, drew inspiration from Jeremiah 1:6 and 1 Timothy 4:12, urging the youths to not let anybody despise their youth however to set an instance in phrase, religion, and purity.
The conference climaxed with prayers of thanksgiving and the formal handover of the seven hybrid CNG buses to the YOWICAN nationwide and zonal chapters
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