Primate Henry Ndukuba Celebrates 65th Birthday, Championing Global Christian Youth Movement

Primate Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) is celebrating his 65th birthday, marking a lifetime dedicated to God, the Gospel, and strengthening the Anglican Communion. Tributes highlight not only his decades of ministry but also his visionary leadership centered on evangelism, discipleship, biblical faithfulness, and cultivating a new generation of Christian leaders.

Since assuming office as Primate in 2020, Most Rev. Ndukuba has consistently promoted evangelism, discipleship, mission, and biblical orthodoxy as the core tenets of his leadership. A significant initiative reflecting this vision is the Joshua Generation International Youth Conference (JGIYC). This conference serves as a strategic platform to nurture young Christians, grounding them spiritually and preparing them for leadership within the Church, their communities, and society at large.

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the initiative was born out of concern over the growing number of young people drifting away from active Christian commitment.

In a March 25, 2022 interview with ACNN TV, marking his second anniversary as Primate, Ndukuba explained that the JGIYC was established out of concern for the increasing number of young people distancing themselves from active Christian commitment. He expressed confidence in God's ability to raise a new generation committed to obedience, holiness, and unwavering adherence to His Word. Drawing on extensive pastoral experience in children's and youth ministries, he noted that fragmentation among various Anglican youth and children's organizations had previously weakened collaborative efforts.

The Joshua Generation vision seeks to unite these disparate ministries, such as the Sunday School Movement, Anglican Children's Ministry, Anglican Youth Fellowship, Anglican Students’ Fellowship, and the Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion, under a unified purpose. This fosters greater synergy and prepares young believers to provide godly leadership in the Church, family, and nation. The vision draws inspiration from the biblical figures Joshua and Caleb, whose steadfast faith contrasted with their generation's doubt, enabling them to enter the Promised Land. Primate Ndukuba believes the contemporary Church must intentionally raise young Christians with similar courage and spiritual resilience to navigate modern pressures while remaining grounded in biblical truth. This initiative also embodies a broader global missionary vision, extending beyond Nigeria to engage young people worldwide.

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God is raising a new generation willing to embrace obedience, holiness and unwavering commitment to His Word.