Reactions to one million Bibles distribution in honour of Seyi Tinubu
Nigeria has been buzzing with reactions after an announcement that one million copies of the Holy Bible will be distributed across the country in honour of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The initiative was revealed during a thanksgiving service in Abuja, led by friends of Seyi Tinubu and coordinated by YOWICAN. The project aims to reach churches, schools, youth ministries, and community groups to foster moral renewal, ethical leadership, and civic responsibility among young Nigerians.
Supporters have praised the project as timely and necessary. Many said that in a period when moral decay and ethical lapses are often discussed as driving Nigeria’s troubles, distributing Bibles is a symbolic but powerful step. Some commentators believe the gesture can inspire reflection, especially among young people, and help revive faith and values in day-to-day governance and social behaviour. Religious leaders have also welcomed the idea, calling it a “seed for moral transformation.”
Still, there are critics who view the project with scepticism. Some argue that honouring Seyi Tinubu with such a largescale religious project blurs the line between religion and politics. Others have questioned whether distributing Bibles should be a priority compared to more pressing economic needs like food, healthcare, and job creation. A few have voiced concern about potential misuse—wondering if the gesture may become tied too closely to political loyalty or patronage rather than genuine faith or moral improvement.
Some Nigerians also see the project as a way of branding or legacy building. Since Seyi is turning 40, many believe projects like this are meant not just to celebrate his birthday, but to consolidate public image. Those who hold this view argue that when people connect morality and religious symbols to specific individuals, it carries implications for how faith is leveraged in public life.
Meanwhile, a number of churchgoers and youth ministry members have expressed hope. For them the project is not merely symbolic. They say that having Bibles available in churches and in the hands of young people can aid daily remembrance of values like integrity, compassion, and accountability. Some schools have already begun planning how they will use the Bibles in lessons, devotionals, or youth programmes.
