Akure, Nigeria – March 2024 – The Salesians of the Africa Nigeria Niger Province (ANN), organised a vocational retreat for leaders on "Discovering the dream that God has for me", held from 14 to 17 March at the Mary Help of Christians Shrine in Akure. The primary objective of the retreat is to guide young people to appreciate the meaning of silence, prayer and listening, drawing inspiration from Samuel's vocational experience. During the days the participants were engaged in reflection sessions, spiritual exercises and moments of community prayer, all designed to foster a deeper connection with their faith and vocation. The vocational retreat for leaders is one of the means by which the Salesians of ANN Province are committed to cultivating the spiritual growth and vocational discernment of young people, allowing them to undertake a journey of faith and service guided by God's divine plan.