Speakers at a one day seminar in Ibadan, Oyo State were unanimous in their call on Nigerian youths to be focused, steadfast and God fearing in the pursuit of their life ambition.
Debating on various sub topics under a main theme:”Those Who Wait On God”, the speakers also called on parents and guardians to serve as veritable guide to their children and wards not forgetting to put them in the ways of God.
The visioner of an NGO ( Virtuous Girl Child Foundation) organisers of the yearly event, Mrs Funmilayo Komolafe, who contributed virtually from her UK location, recalled how she received the vision to lead campaign on Sexual Purity among teenagers in 2015 in Lokoja, Kogi State during her youth Corp.
She spoke of her determination to further the cause of the Girl child through empowerment and collaboration with relevant stakeholders even in the UK
Mrs Funmilayo Komolafe admonished youth not to despair inspite of daunting challenges.
Guest Speaker on the occasion, Mr Peter Odutoyese emphasised that Nigerian youths were assets to the nation whom he charged to endeavour to learn new things everyday so as to leave productive life.
He charged them to set achievable targets and dreams early in life with determination to pursue such in Godly manners.
The founder of Christ Followers Evangelical Church aka New Glory, a major partner in the yearly programme, Prophetess Esther Adebayo Adonai (JP), commended and prayed for the convener and her team members calling on Nigerian youths to turn to God saying: “that’s the only way to guarantee good future ”
She equally wanted them to look for different ways whereby they could be useful to God adding: “each and everyone of you have innate talents to deploy to serve God and your society” She stated further: “Do what would make your parents and the nation to be proud of you .Your future is in your hands ,do what is right now.God be with you all.”
Other speakers included Mrs Dolapo Olayiwola, Mr Oluwole Sobanwo, Mr Victor Jato-Olaotu and Mrs Mercy Adeniyi.
Song ministration was provided by DROYAL PRAISE.
The well attended event was part of the 30 day Annual Conversion Of Christ Followers Evangelical Church, Ilugusi, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Highpoint of the programme was the observance of a minute silence in honour of a promising servant of God, Elijah Akinsola Mark who leaved a very useful, immutable and inspiring life as a foundation member of the Church.
