Imo State, Nigeria – Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, received a special Episcopal blessing during a thanksgiving service at the Maria Mater Ecclesia Cathedral in Mbaise, Imo State. The event marked the conclusion of Belusochukwu Enwere’s five-year tenure as National Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN).
The blessing was delivered by Simon Okezuo Iweobi, Catholic Bishop of the Ahiara Diocese, in a ceremony that brought together political figures, church leaders, youth representatives, and community stakeholders from across the region. Episcopal blessings in the Catholic tradition are regarded as prayers for guidance, wisdom, and protection in service to society.
Organisers described Enwere’s tenure between 2021 and 2026 as impactful, highlighting his role in promoting youth mobilisation, interfaith understanding, and civic engagement. Speakers praised his leadership for strengthening cooperation among youth groups and amplifying young Christians’ participation in national discussions.
Clergy members emphasised the importance of faith-based youth organisations in shaping moral values and fostering peaceful coexistence, describing young people as crucial to Nigeria’s future.
Enwere expressed gratitude to religious leaders, youth groups, and supporters, noting that the five-year period focused on youth empowerment, interfaith understanding, and giving young Christians a stronger voice in public life.
Seyi Tinubu’s presence was widely noted by attendees, who viewed it as a gesture of solidarity between religious and civic leadership. Speakers commended his involvement in youth initiatives, describing his participation as encouraging for ongoing community and leadership development in southeastern Nigeria.
