The primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Henry Ndukuba, has urged Nigerian youth to unite and rise above the challenges facing the country.

He made the call on Tuesday at the fifth edition of the Joshua Generation International Youth Conference, held in Abuja.

Addressing the massive crowd of participants from within and outside Nigeria, Mr Ndukuba acknowledged the nation’s deep economic and security challenges but encouraged the youth to stand as ambassadors of Christ and agents of change.

He spoke about the divisions, bitterness, and bloodshed affecting the nation, saying that the present crisis demanded a spiritual revival and national intercession.

“In spite of Nigeria’s difficult circumstances—including poor infrastructure, insecurity, and a struggling economy—youths from across the country and from nations such as the United States, Australia, and Singapore have gathered, both physically and virtually, to participate in this spiritual gathering,” he said.

The cleric added, “This is a move of God in our time. These young people have defied all odds to be here. In the midst of darkness, God’s light is shining through them.”

He described the youth as the future of the family, church, and nation, stressing that their faith, commitment, and unity could spark real change.

Drawing inspiration from 2 Corinthians 5:20, Ndukuba urged the young people to rise above tribal divisions and social despair, likening their mission to that of biblical Joshua and Caleb—called to remain faithful and courageous in the face of uncertainty.

He described the conference as a beacon of spiritual renewal, encouraging youth to tackle spiritual, social, economic, and political challenges.

“You must keep hope alive, believing that with God, all things are possible. The Joshua Generation is more than a conference—it is a movement to empower the next generation for destiny,” he declared.

(NAN)