ABEOKUTA – It was indeed a very rewarding experience for youths drawn from different secondary schools in Ogun State as they converged on the Victory Plaza, Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital on Thursday for the first ever Special Teenagers Conference, with the theme “I Will Shine” organized by Save Her Foundation.
The Convener, who is also the Founder of ‘Save Her Foundation’, Reverend Mrs Fola Achudume who was full of joy while addressing hundreds of teenagers at the programme described children as the heritage of the Lord.
According to her, the society is trying to grapple with many challenges that affect the upcoming generation, like substance abuse, child molestation, mental health concerns, depression, peer pressure, violence, among others, noting that they demand immediate attention.
Reverend Achudume observed that sadly, these challenges have a noticeable lack of empathy and understanding, and called for pro-activeness from all and sundry.
The Wife Of the Setman at the Victory Life Bible Church, International, Apostle Lawrence Achudume encouraged the teenagers to always believe in themselves, urging them to discover their inner strengths and fully utilize them towards a blissful future.
She ,however ,opined that in the face of these challenges, the budding teenagers boast of great potentials that if well channeled would help shape their future.
Reverend Mrs Achudume added that with their unwavering confidence which they exude, their lights will shine brightly, illuminating the path for others to witness and embrace the divine presence of God in their lives.
The Founder of ‘Save Her Foundation’ while thanking the Management and teaching staff of the participating schools for making their students available, expressed optimism that the teenagers will exemplify honour and uphold the tenets that the society hold dear, and serving as role models for all.
Reverend Achudume equally thanked the Speakers and Guests for creating time to be at the event, particularly the Speakers who have come to share from their wealth of experience, submitting that it was indeed worth the while.
