NYCN seeks divine guidance, rallies youths towards national development

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) on Friday held a special thanksgiving service at the National Mosque, Abuja, where it urged Nigerian youths to embrace unity and collective action as vital tools for driving national development and building a stronger nation.

NYCN President, Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, expressed gratitude to Allah for the successful National Elective Congress held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, stressing that Nigerians must see themselves as one people, irrespective of religion.

He emphasized that genuine progress and meaningful development can only be achieved through unity of purpose, particularly among the youth.

Sukubo stated: “From the sermon by the Chief Imam of the Abuja National Mosque, we have been reminded of the vital importance of water and encouraged to use it wisely for our own benefit.

“The NYCN leadership is here to thank Allah for the successful elective congress held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. We are grateful for His protection, and we seek His guidance as we lead the youths of Nigeria.

“It is important for all Nigerian youths to come together as one. Whether Christian or Muslim, we must love and tolerate one another for the good of our nation.

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“When there is unity among us, when we truly love one another, our beloved country Nigeria can experience meaningful progress.”

NYCN Financial Secretary, Abdulsalam Abdulquadri Olusegun, also emphasized that only through unity can Nigerian youths secure meaningful opportunities and collective advancement.

He stated:

“The key point is for all of us to unite. We must come together as one people, regardless of our religious beliefs, because we are all Nigerians. It is only through unity that we, as youths, can attract greater opportunities and achieve more for ourselves.

“That is the message we are spreading—unity. We need it to move forward as a nation. This is why both Muslims and Christians have gathered here in the mosque under the NYCN banner: to thank Allah for His blessings and to seek His guidance in all our endeavors.”

On his part, Comrade Nuhu Salihu Maishinkafa, Zamfara State Chairman of NYCN, cautioned that without unity—especially among Nigerian youths—nothing meaningful may be achieved.

He stated: “We have just concluded prayers for the NYCN and its leadership, as well as for our country.

“It is important that we learn to tolerate one another. We should follow the example of the NYCN President and others who, though Christians, have joined us in the mosque with the youths. Likewise, we will also join them in the church.

“We must remain united—whether Muslim or Christian, we are one people. Only through unity can we achieve greater progress.”

Highlights of the event included thanksgiving for the successful NYCN elective convention held in Bayelsa in 2025, special prayers for Amb. Sukubo and his executive team, as well as a photo session.

The NYCN leadership is also scheduled to gather at a church in Abuja on Sunday for a Christian thanksgiving and prayer service.