Northern youths, under the platform of Youth Alliance for Northern Development, on Friday held a special prayer session in Kano to mark the 40th birthday of the president?s son, Oluwaseyi Tinubu.

The prayer was held at Ansarudeen Society of Nigeria Mosque, located at Sanusi Street of Sabon Gari, Kano.

The group also plans to roll out drums in celebration of the president?s son?s 40th birthday in the ancient city on Saturday.

The prayer was attended by many youths and other well-wishers from the Northern part of the country.

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.

Speaking to reporters shortly after the prayer, the Convener, Seyi Olorunsola, said the prayer session was 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, has continued to champion educational and humanitarian causes, thereby serving as a moral example to the younger generation,? Olorunsola said.

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.

Other activities lined up for the celebration include distribution of books and writing materials. (THE NATION)

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