President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has been recognised as a Christian Youth Peace Ambassador by the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria.

The honour was conferred on Friday at the National Christian Youth Security Summit and Thanksgiving in Abuja, where the youth wing highlighted Tinubu’s contributions to peace, youth development and national unity.

Tinubu was not at the event, with former National Chairman/President of YOWICAN, Belusochukwu Enwere, receiving the recognition on his behalf.

As reported by Leadership Newspapers, in his message of appreciation, Tinubu said the recognition came with a greater responsibility to support efforts aimed at empowering young Nigerians, strengthening peaceful coexistence and promoting national unity.

He also described peace as more than the absence of conflict, saying it required justice, compassion, tolerance and mutual respect.

“Your commitment to empowering the next generation is both commendable and necessary at this important time in our nation’s journey,” he was quoted as saying.

He commended YOWICAN for its efforts to encourage Christian youths to take up responsible leadership roles and contribute to the development of their communities.

Tinubu urged young Nigerians to view the country’s religious, ethnic and cultural diversity as an asset rather than a source of division.

He further pledged to support programmes focused on youth empowerment and peaceful coexistence across Nigeria.

“Together, let us choose peace, promote love and build a Nigeria where every young person can dream, contribute and prosper,” he said.

The recognition came as the YOWICAN summit brought Christian youth leaders and other stakeholders together to discuss security, leadership and nation-building. The summit was held in Abuja from September 3 to 5, 2026. (PUNCH)