Ibukun Awosika advises churches to invest in Nigerian youths

Ibukun Awosika, an entrepreneur, has stressed the need to invest in youths to ensure long-term benefits for the Church and Nigeria.
Ms Awosika stated this in Abuja at the Woman to Woman (W2W) Conference organised by the House on the Rock, the Refuge, Church, Abuja on Sunday.
Ms Awosika emphasised the importance of shaping young minds early enough to avoid future challenges. She pointed out that investing in people ensures long-term value and benefits nations, communities, and the church.
She equally stressed the need to maximise the talent of women as they were strategic assets for societal development.
The church’s lead pastor, Uche Aigbe, highlighted women’s significance in life and their crucial role as helpmates created by God. He expressed gratitude for women and recognised their efforts to make life fulfilling and vibrant.
The president of the Woman to Woman Ministry of the Church, Abuja, Chichi Aigbe, encouraged women to support their husbands and stay rooted in faith.
She explained the role of women as helpmates to their husbands, urging them to support their spouses through challenges and difficult times.
She highlighted women’s resilience, likening them to palm trees that could find water even in the desert.
(NAN)
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