PIC: (R-L): Princess Damilola Sonayon-James, the running mate to the APC Governorship Candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, and officials of The Lord's Chosen Charismatics Revival Ministries, presenting an Award of Excellence to the Deputy Governor.
By Our Reporter
Lagos State Deputy Governor and Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on Saturday attended the 2026 youth programme of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries held at Odofin Park Estate, Ijesha, Lagos, urging youths in the country to combine faith with discipline, integrity and responsibility.
Dr. Hamzat and his entourage were received by the leadership and members of the church for the programme themed: "The Youth That Knows The Lord."
Addressing the enthusiastic gathering of youths, the deputy governor while making the call, said Nigeria needed a generation that will succeed personally and also deploy their talents and values to improve their communities and contribute to national development.
According to him, a generation grounded in strong character and values is essential to building a peaceful, prosperous and just Nigeria, even as he noted that with greater opportunity comes greater responsibility.
"Nigeria needs young people who will not only succeed personally, but will also make their communities better. Young people who will tell the truth, reject violence, refuse to cheat, and respect public resources. Young people who insist that leadership is about service, not privilege. And your faith must shape the way you participate in society," he said.
On importance of character over ambition, the deputy governor stated that a generation that knows the Lord should not be passive, but one that brings truth where there is deception, peace where there is conflict, compassion where there is suffering, and integrity where there is temptation
"Knowing the Lord goes beyond merely knowing His name. Genuine knowledge of God should influence the choices young people make, how they treat others, their work ethic, and their conduct, especially when no one is watching,” he said.
While acknowledging that talent, education, connections and ambition are important, he warned that without character, such advantages can become liabilities.
On government’s commitment to the development of Nigerian youth, Hamzat
described Lagos as a city of opportunities, where young people can turn ideas into businesses, skills into livelihoods, and talent into impact.
He assured that the Lagos State Government remains committed to providing education, skills development, employment pathways, and opportunities for youths to fulfil their potential, but quickly stressed that government alone cannot build character.
"Government can create opportunities; it cannot create character. That responsibility belongs to all of us — families, schools, communities, faith institutions, and ultimately, the young people themselves,” he stated.
The deputy governor further encouraged youths not to focus only on what they want to become, but also on who they want to become and warned against compromising values in the pursuit of success, wealth or popularity.
He also urged them to participate responsibly in the democratic process by asking questions, examining issues, voting wisely, and rejecting violence, intimidation and vote-buying.
Dr. Hamzat commended the General Overseer of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Pastor Lazarus Muoka, for his vision for the church and for Nigerian youths, particularly in Lagos State.
In response, Pastor Muoka prayed for Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Dr. Hamzat and his running mate, and urged them to govern with the fear of God.
"The Church appreciates your visit, especially to our youth. We pray that God Almighty will continue to guide you in Jesus Christ’s name," said the Church's General Overseer.
On the entourage of the deputy governor were his running mate, Princess Damilola Sonayon-James; the Lagos State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi; Director General of the KOH Campaign Team, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro; Dr. Adekunle Olayjnka (SA Works), Hon. Gbenga Oyerinde (HC Special Duties), Hon. Tolani Sule (HC Tertairy Education); Hon. Wale Ahmed, Reps member, Agege Federal Constituency; Engr. Bamgbose Martins; the Council Chairmen of Amuwo Odofin, Prince Lanre Sanusi (PLS) and his counterpart from Oriade LCDA, Hon. Rasaq Akorede Olojede.
Others are the APC Candidates for House of Assembly and House of Representatives for Amuwo, party leaders and stakeholders.
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