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…buses not for political purposes
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated seven new hybrid CNG buses to the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) to assist the youths in the dissemination of the gospel.
YOWICAN President, Belusochukwu Enwere, who distributed the busses at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, on Saturday, challenged the zonal offices of YOWICAN to make adequate use of the buses to propagate the gospel of Jesus.
He appreciated the First Lady for her care, support, and commitment to the growth and development of Nigerian youths, thus soliciting more prayers and support for her.
He, however, stated that the buses were not donated for political purposes, but to support Christian youth development, mission work, and community engagement, urging members to take good care of the buses so they could serve its purposes for a longer time.
He said: “It is very pertinent to note that these buses are not donated for the intent and content of election. She said It’s for you to go and spread the gospel, to make your work easy for you in your various zones, and your communities, and that is what you are seeing.””
“As the youth wing of CAN, we are committed to promoting peace, advocating for justice, and empowering our members to be agents of positive change. With the support of these hybrid CNG buses, we will expand our outreach, strengthen our community engagements, and amplify our efforts to build bridges of understanding across diverse groups in Nigeria. Our faith compels us to act with courage, compassion, and conviction, even in the face of adversity.
“This donation is a symbol of hope, empowerment, and commitment to youth mobility and mission across Nigeria. These buses represent more than just vehicles; they embody the vision of sustainable empowerment for the youth and the spread of the gospel across our nation. Hence, we are deeply honoured and will ensure they are used to advance the cause of Christ and the betterment of our nation.
“You can see how the youths are very happy carrying their buses. These buses are in the good hand of the zone, and in each zone, there are states. In the southeast zone, we have five states. In other zones, we can have seven or six states, so you can see they will maintain the bus appropriately. These buses are CNG, and they are very easy to use; if you don’t want to use fuel, you will use CNG, which is very cheap.”
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Meanwhile, the YOWICAN Chairman raised deep concerns over the persistent killings and persecution of Christians, particularly in Northern Nigeria.
“The continued killings of Christians, the destruction of homes, and the disruption of worship are not just attacks on individuals but assaults on our shared values of peace, freedom, and faith.”
He calls on the government at all levels to intensify efforts to secure lives and properties, bring perpetrators of crime to justice, and ensure that every Nigerian can worship freely without fear.
