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Seyi Tinubu receives Christian youth peace ambassador award

From The Punch · () English

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  • Seyi Tinubu received recognition as a Christian Youth Peace Ambassador at a youth security summit and thanksgiving in Abuja.
  • He was absent from the event, and former YOWICAN leader Belusochukwu Enwere accepted the honour on his behalf.
  • Tinubu said the award increased his responsibility to support youth empowerment, peaceful coexistence and national unity.

Seyi Tinubu has been recognised as a Christian Youth Peace Ambassador by the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria.

The honour was presented on Friday at the National Christian Youth Security Summit and Thanksgiving in Abuja. Tinubu did not attend, and former National Chairman and President of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Belusochukwu Enwere, accepted the recognition for him.

Peace is more than the absence of conflict; it requires justice, compassion, tolerance and mutual respect.

· Seyi TinubuHe described the broader responsibilities associated with peace while responding to the award.

In a message of appreciation, Tinubu said the award carried a greater responsibility to support programmes that empower young Nigerians, strengthen peaceful coexistence and promote national unity. He described peace as more than the absence of conflict, linking it to justice, compassion, tolerance and mutual respect.

Your commitment to empowering the next generation is both commendable and necessary at this important time in our nation’s journey.

· Seyi TinubuHe praised the Christian youth organisation’s work in his message of appreciation.

Tinubu praised YOWICAN for encouraging Christian youths to take on responsible leadership roles and contribute to their communities. He also urged young Nigerians to treat Nigeria’s religious, ethnic and cultural diversity as an asset rather than a source of division.

The recognition came during a summit that brought Christian youth leaders and other stakeholders together to discuss security, leadership and nation-building. The event took place in Abuja from September 3 to 5, 2026. Tinubu pledged to support youth empowerment and peaceful coexistence programmes across Nigeria.

Together, let us choose peace, promote love and build a Nigeria where every young person can dream, contribute and prosper.

· Seyi TinubuHe called for youth empowerment, peaceful coexistence and national unity.
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