The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Kwara State Chapter has empowered several Christian youths with multimillion-naira equipment, employment opportunities, and cash support at its ANAGKAZO 5.0 Annual Convention in Ilorin, while honouring Former Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor, Mallam Rafiu Ajakaye, alongside other prominent leaders.
The convention, themed “Dominion,” was held at the 1st ECWA Church in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, bringing together church leaders, youth groups, and government officials.
Delivering the opening address, Kwara YOWICAN Chairman, Evangelist Stephen Adeola Awoyale (JP), urged young Christians to translate their faith into meaningful contributions to societal growth through integrity, purposeful leadership, and fruitful service.
“Our greatest asset as Christian youths is not our education, connections, money, popularity, or position. Our greatest asset is character,” Awoyale stated, emphasizing that true dominion entails service and moral responsibility rather than the pursuit of power.
In his goodwill message, the Kwara State CAN Chairman, Rt. Rev. S. T. G. Adewole called on believers to reject spiritual complacency, noting that divine authority must be exercised with humility and righteousness.
Guest Minister Mrs. Modupe Joel in her remarks also charged participants to embrace problem-solving and serve as godly influencers within their communities.
A major highlight of the convention was the distribution of empowerment items including barbering tools, hair salon equipment, electrical toolkits, and ₦50,000 cash grants to beneficiaries, alongside employment offers for selected youths.
During the awards presentation, leadership accolades were conferred on Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CAN Chairman Rt. Rev. S.T.G. Adewole, CAN Secretary Apostle Shina Ibiyemi, Rev. Fr. Ralph Ajewole, and YOWICAN Chairman Evangelist Stephen Awoyale.
Achievers Awards were presented to Accord Party Presidential Candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim; Kwara State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Hon. Oloruntoyosi Thomas; Pastor Joseph Omorinoye; Senior Special Apostle Oluwole Awotuyi, Founder of Tuyil Pharmaceutical Industries; and Engr. Emmanuel Abidoye, CEO of Femtech IT International.
Similarly, Former Chief Press Secretary to Kwara State Governor, Mallam Rafiu Ajakaye was formally recognized for his sustained support to YOWICAN, alongside APC State Chairman Prince Sunday Fagbemi, Chief Olayinka Fafoluyi, Senator Sodiq Umar, Senator Saliu Mustapha, Kwara State Attorney-General Hon. Senior Ibrahim Sulyman, Barr. Sambo Muritala, Mr. Akanbi Tosin, Mrs. Ayeni Justina, Mr. Ben Uwabor, Mr. Oyeyemi Aransiola, Mr. Oluwaseun Adewoye, UMCATS, Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Ilorin, and 1st ECWA Church, Ilorin.
