Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has been honoured with the Christian Youth Peace Ambassador award by the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN).

The recognition was presented on Friday during the National Christian Youth Security Summit and Thanksgiving held in Abuja.

Organisers said the award acknowledged Tinubu’s contributions to youth development, peaceful coexistence and efforts to promote unity among Nigerians.

Although Tinubu was absent from the ceremony, former YOWICAN National Chairman and President, Belusochukwu Enwere, accepted the award on his behalf.

In a message delivered in response to the honour, Tinubu said the recognition had increased his responsibility to support initiatives that create opportunities for young Nigerians and encourage peaceful relationships across the country.

He said lasting peace goes beyond simply preventing conflict, stressing the importance of justice, compassion, tolerance and respect among citizens.

Tinubu also praised YOWICAN for encouraging Christian youths to become responsible leaders and play active roles in developing their communities.

He urged young Nigerians to see the country’s religious, ethnic and cultural differences as strengths that could promote unity rather than divisions.

The President’s son further expressed his commitment to supporting programmes aimed at empowering youths and promoting peaceful coexistence.

The award was presented as Christian youth leaders and other stakeholders gathered for the YOWICAN summit, which focused on issues including security, leadership and nation-building.

The three-day event, which began on September 3, is scheduled to end on September 5, 2026, in Abuja.