The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday, 10 November, 2025 urged Nigerian youths to become champions of national unity, describing them as the leaders and hope of the nation.
The First Lady, who made the call while speaking in Abuja at the Christian Youth Leaders Conference themed “Let the Truth Set You Free,” encouraged the youth to live by principles that promote unity, peace, and fervent prayers for the nation.
Senator Tinubu, addressing the prevailing security challenges, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to secure the lives and property of all Nigerians.
She also emphasized the vital role of the church as an ally in nation-building, urging it to remain steadfast in prayers and unity.
Earlier, the President of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Mr. Belusochukwu Enwere, called for peace that transcends religious lines.
Enwere cited the efforts of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) and the government’s reconciliation initiatives as ongoing evidence of commitment to strengthening national cohesion.
Reacting to recent comments by US President Donald Trump, Enwere noted that the moment demands “not defensiveness, but dialogue; not division, but discernment.”
He advised that security must never be used as a political tool but should remain a fundamental right and a bridge to national reconciliation.
“To our leaders and security commanders, we appeal to you—act now. Strengthen intelligence, equip our armed forces, punish collaborators, and protect both urban and rural communities. Make security a priority above politics,” he charged.
The three-day conference is expected to conclude with a unified plan of action by the youth body, aimed at transforming the conference’s inspiring messages into a sustained movement for peace and unity.
