Northern youths, under the aigis of Youth Alliance for Northern Development, on Friday in Kano held a special prayer session for President Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu as part of activities to celebrate his 40th birthday.
The prayer which was held at Ansar-Ud- Deen Society Mosque, Sañusi Street, Sabon Gari, Kano, was attended by many youths and other well wishers from the Northern parts of the country.
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Sheikh Abdullateef Oyebamiji Emiabata who led the prayer session, prayed to God to grant the celebrant longer life in good health to enable him continue to promote youth empowerment, social responsibility, and national unity.
The cleric who read some verses from the Holy Quran, also prayed for continued peace and economic growth and stability in the country.
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Speaking to reporters shortly after the prayer, the Convener, Seyi Olorunsola, said the prayer Session was being organized as part of activities lined up to celebrate Mr. Seyi Tinubu, a distinguished youth icon, philanthropist, and visionary Nigerian.
“We are celebrating Seyi’s 40th birthday who despite holding no elective office, he has continued to champion educational
and humanitarian causes, thereby serving as a moral example to the younger
generation,” Olorunsola said.
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Also speaking, one of the youth leaders, Isyaku Rabi’u said the decision to celebrate Seyi Tinubu’s 40th birthday was in recognition of his commitment towards promoting youth empowerment.
“It’s on record Seyi has facilitated more than 50 appointments for the youth especially in the North. So, as youth, we felt it necessary to appreciate and celebrate him,” he said.
