About CCYF
The Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF) core principles revolve around safeguarding Christianity in a context of insecurity and perceived bias:Protection of Christian Lives and Christian Communities: we view attacks on Christians (e.g., in rural areas) as systematic genocide and demand justice, accountability, and international solidarity.

Defense of Religious Freedom: CCYF is a Strong opposition to policies or actions that restrict preaching, worship, or expression of faith.

Integrity of Christian Leadership: CCYF uphold church leaders as dedicated servants of God and we reject slander or campaigns aimed at discrediting them.

Promotion of Peace and Unity: While we focused on Christian issues, CCYF advocate for national collaboration against division, hatred, and violence.

Youth Empowerment in Faith Defense: As a youth-led forum, we are positioning young Christians as "indomitable spirits" in preserving our Christian values, with NSCEA recognizing us as a "vital force" for the future of Christendom.

Our Activities

CCYF strives to protect and preserve Christianity in Nigeria through these initiatives;

  • 1. Countering religious misinformation.
  • 2. Organizing prayer vigils and intercessory sessions for persecuted Christians.
  • 3. Collaborating with churches and religious organizations to address faith-related challenges.
  • 4. Educating members on religious freedom and human rights.
  • 5. Christians to stand firm in their beliefs despite adversity.
  • 6. CCYF offers various services to support Christian youth, including:
  • - Leadership training and mentorship programs Faith-based workshops and seminars.
  • - Community outreach and volunteer opportunities.
  • 7. Advocacy for Christian rights and interests.
  • 8. Networking events to connect young Christians across Nigeria.
About The President CCYF
In a nation where religious violence as Christianity has claimed over 185,000 lives since 2010—including 125,000 Christians—Mr. James Paul Adama has emerged as a courageous, unifying, and indispensable defender of human dignity, religious freedom, and the rule of law. His advocacy, spanning 2024 and 2025, has consistently exposed threats to Christian faith communities while fostering interfaith dialogue and accountability.
Biography:
James Paul Adama is a Kogi Born, Nigerian human rights activist in his 30s who founded and leads the Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF), a youth-led coalition dedicated to protecting Christian communities, countering defamation, and promoting interfaith harmony.
Based in Abuja, he has mobilized thousands of young Nigerians to confront systemic persecution while advocating for peaceful coexistence in a country divided by faith, ethnicity, and politics.
Formally recognized in August 2025 by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Ecclesiastical Affairs (NSCEA) as a “vital force in the defense of the Christian faith,” Adama operates at significant personal risk. His work bridges grassroots activism with national and international advocacy, earning praise for building coalitions with bodies like the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Security Agencies.
Prior to CCYF's formal prominence, Adama's 2024 efforts laid the groundwork, focusing on legal defenses against religious slander and early warnings about online threats to Christian Faith and Christian Leaders.

Mr. Paul James Adama


Landmark Work in 2024, Adama's advocacy gained traction through targeted legal and public actions, establishing CCYF as a defender against emerging religious discord: January 2024: Legal Action in Defamation Case (CR:242/2024). Served as complainant in a high-profile police investigation against cyberbullying and defamation, countering online attacks on Christianity and Christian clerics.

Adama's involvement clarified misinformation, such as debunking false claims by commentator Reno Omokri in February 2025, and reinforced constitutional protections under Sections 38 and 40.

Mid-2024: Early Campaigns Against Slander. Led CCYF in condemning "twisted narratives" by bloggers and activists targeting church leaders, vowing zero tolerance for content exploiting faith for clicks. This included public statements defending the Church in Nigeria and calling for government intervention to curb cyberbullying as a threat to national unity.

Landmark Work in 2025 Building on 2024 foundations, Adama escalated his efforts amid rising violence: Declared the Christian Genocide (October 17, 2025) Issued a historic CCYF statement from Abuja affirming the systematic extermination of Christians in Benue, Plateau, Southern Kaduna, Taraba, and Borno as genocide—a position aligned with CAN and backed by global estimates. He warned that “silence is complicity” and called on the UN, World leaders, and human rights organizations to intervene urgently.

Led Global Confrontation of Denialism (October 22–23, 2025) Convened a world press conference in Abuja with a coalition of Youth Groups (including Odua Youths Democrats Congress and Middle Belt Youths Vanguard) to condemn Presidential Aide Daniel Bwala for distorting CAN’s stance and denying the religious nature of the killings. Adama accused Bwala of “treacherous and misleading” conduct, detailing how Christian villages are being renamed and communities ethnically cleansed—acts meeting the legal definition of genocide under the 1948 Convention.

Amplified International Solidarity His statements inspired global actions, including a Romanian football supporters’ banner during a World Cup qualifier reading “Support for Persecuted Nigerian Christians.” U.S. senators have since renewed calls for sanctions, citing Adama’s evidence.

Earlier 2025 Advocacy Against Defamation and Violence Organized the “Enough is Enough” rally (May 2025) against slander of Christianity and Christian leaders.
Adama Condemned Niger State's anti-religious sermon approval policy (September 2025) as a violation of constitutional freedoms, issue a press release and asking the Niger State Governor to reverse the Policy and it was reversed.

Adama Praised Nigerian Police and DSS for responsiveness while urging stronger action against online hate.

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