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NYCN holds thanksgiving at national mosque, calls for youth unity in nation building
Joel Ajayi
The National Youth Council of Nigeria on Friday held a special thanksgiving service at the National Mosque, Abuja, where it urged Nigerian youths to embrace unity and collective action as vital tools for driving national development and building a stronger nation.
NYCN President, Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, expressed gratitude to Allah for the successful National Elective Congress held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, stressing that Nigerians must see themselves as one people irrespective of religion.
He emphasized that genuine progress and meaningful development can only be achieved through unity of purpose, particularly among the youth.
Sukubo stated, ” From the sermon by the Chief Imam of the Abuja National Mosque, we have been reminded of the vital importance of water and encouraged to use it wisely for our own benefit.
“The NYCN leadership is here to thank Allah for the successful elective congress held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. We are grateful for His protection, and we seek His guidance as we lead the youths of Nigeria.
“It is important for all Nigerian youths to come together as one. Whether Christian or Muslim, we must love and tolerate one another for the good of our nation.
“When there is unity among us, when we truly love one another, our beloved country Nigeria can experience meaningful progress.”
NYCN Financial Secretary, Abdulsalam Abdulquadri Olusegun, on his part, stressed that it is only through unity that Nigerian youths can secure meaningful opportunities and benefits for themselves.
He stated, ” The key point is for all of us to unite. We must come together as one people, regardless of our religious beliefs, because we are all Nigerians. It is only through unity that we, as youths, can attract greater opportunities and achieve more for ourselves.
“That is the message we are spreading unity. We need it to move forward as a nation. This is why both Muslims and Christians have gathered here in the mosque under the NYCN banner, to thank Allah for His blessings and to seek His guidance in all our endeavors.”
On his part, Comrade Nuhu Salihu Maishinkafa, Zamfara State Chairman cautioned that without unity, especially among Nigerian Youths nothing meaningful maybe achieve.
He stated, “We have just concluded prayers for the NYCN and its leadership, as well as for our country.
“It is important that we learn to tolerate one another. We should follow the example of the NYCN President and others who, though Christians, have joined us in the mosque with the youths. Likewise, we will also join them in the church.
“We must remain united—whether Muslim or Christian, we are one people. Only through unity can we achieve greater progress.”
Highlights of the event included thanksgiving for the successful NYCN elective convention held in Bayelsa in 2025, special prayers for Amb. Sukubo and his executive team, as well as a photo session.
The NYCN leadership is also scheduled to gather at a church in Abuja on Sunday for a Christian thanksgiving and prayer service.
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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.
Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.
He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.
On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.
He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.
On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.
Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.
Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.
He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.
The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.
He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.
Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.
He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.
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