The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) in Katsina State organized a seven-hour Independence Praise Festival at the United Evangelical Church in Katsina’s Kofar Kaura Layout on Tuesday.
The event, themed “Sound of Victory,” was a special thanksgiving and prayer session marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary.
Ilemona Isaiah, YOWICAN chair in Katsina, explained that the event was dedicated to offering thanks to God for the nation’s blessings and achievements over the past 64 years. Prayers were also made for continued peaceful coexistence, unity, and improved security in both the state and the country.
Isaiah expressed gratitude for the efforts of Governor Dikko Radda and the government’s youth-focused programs. He called for further empowerment initiatives for youth and women, emphasizing their importance to the state’s development.
Participants concluded the session with prayers for the nation’s future, sharing messages of hope, unity, and progress for Katsina State and Nigeria.
