By Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
Christian youths across the country, particularly Kwara state, have been urged to come together towards building a peaceful and godly nation in the face of the multifaceted challenges facing the country.
The Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) in Kwara State, Mr Stephen Awoyale (JP), made the appeal in a statement on Monday in Ilorin, the state capital, while highlighting the essence of unity among Christian Youths.
Awoyale said: “There is so much at stake if we do not come together to build the walls of our nation that is already cracking and falling apart. I call on all Christian Youths not only in Kwara State, but also across the country to come together for us to create a united force that will save our nation from the demons holding the soul of our dear Nation in captivity.”
According to the Chairman, there is no better time than now for the Christian Youths to use their prayers and intellect towards redirecting the nation to the path of righteousness, sanctity and sanity, urging them to use their “prayers as enjoined in the Book of James 5:15, and also their diligence as admonished in the Book of Romans 12:11 to set a new course for our nation.” He added that youths can no longer continue to look away without playing active roles “as mandated by our salvation and our faith”.
Meanwhile, the leadership of the Association has announced its forthcoming annual Convention,
tagged ANAGKAZO (compelling power of God), holding on the 14th and 15th of October 2022 at the Nigerian Youth Camp Eyenkorin, kwara State beginning at 10am on the 14th, adding that it would be a gathering of all Christian youths from across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State.
The event which is free, the Chairman said, would showcase a lot of soul lifting activities geared towards edifying and glorifying the Lord, while creating life transforming experiences for all participants.
The convention, he disclosed, would feature great men and servants of God, including Pastor Dr. Bola Payimo, Evang. Kolade Okeowo, Prof. Mrs. Feyi Adepoju, Oba Ajibola Ademola Julius, Rev. Dr. B. M. Owojaiye, Rev. Bolaji Odejide Mrs. Modupe Joel, among others.
The Association has therefore called on all intending participants to visit the YOWICAN website www.yowicankwara.com for registration and reservations for the convention, while also encouraging the youths to follow the activities of the Association via her social media pages.
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