The professional and entrepreneurial landscape is evolving rapidly. Success in today’s marketplace demands more than just standard technical skills—it requires strategic insight, unwavering resilience, and a deep sense of divine purpose.
On Saturday, 13th June, 2026, the Young Professionals Forum (YPF) FCT, Abuja is organizing a premier, high-impact conference at the National Christian Centre. Centered around the theme, "It's Your Time to Manifest: Equipped for Exploits," this event is specifically curated for fresh graduates, working professionals, corporate climbers, and entrepreneurs who are ready to break through limitations and claim their space in the global market.
As displayed in the official invitation event poster, IMG-20260601-WA0007.jpg, the YPF has assembled an extraordinary panel of facilitators. These speakers represent the perfect intersection of spiritual leadership and marketplace dominion.
Let's look into the backgrounds, achievements, and unique perspectives each speaker brings to this transformative event.
Meet the Host & Facilitators
1. Pastor Edison Daminabo
Designation: State Overseer, FCT / Chief Host
Core Pillar: Revival & Power for Service
Serving as the Chief Host, Pastor Edison Daminabo provides the critical spiritual compass for this gathering. As the State Overseer, his ministry within the Federal Capital Territory is deeply rooted in leadership development, integrity, and building professionals who carry spiritual substance into corporate spaces.
Why You Can’t Miss Him: Success without a solid inner foundation is fragile. Pastor Daminabo will be anchoring the core spiritual charge of the event, teaching attendees how to unlock the internal power needed to sustain high-level marketplace exploits.
2. Pastor Daniel M. Gemana
Designation: YPF FCT President / MD & CEO, Vertex Agro Ltd
Core Pillar: Business & Career Empowerment
Pastor Daniel M. Gemana stands as a stellar example of an executive who operates at the highest echelons of business. An Agricultural Economist and an alumnus of the prestigious Harvard University, Pastor Gemana is an astute entrepreneur with over 30 years of robust experience.
Before scaling his own empire, he built a stellar career path serving as a Field Officer and an Agricultural Extension Services Manager for multiple companies across Nigeria. He eventually resigned from his role as the first indigenous Agricultural Coordinator of Afcott Nigeria Plc to found Vertex Agro Limited in 2007. Today, Vertex Agro is a major agricultural player featuring state-of-the-art sesame seed cleaning facilities and a cutting-edge cashew processing factory that exports premium products all over the world.
Why You Can’t Miss Him: Leading both the YPF in FCT and a highly successful global export enterprise, Pastor Gemana will provide a masterclass on scaling operational frameworks, moving from local employment to international business ownership, and navigating real-world supply chains.
3. Barr. (Pst.) Toluwa Odekhe
Designation: Principal Partner, Cornerstone Advocates
Core Pillar: Business & Career Empowerment
A master of corporate law and legal advocacy, Barrister Toluwa Odekhe bridges the gap between commercial law and ethical practice. As the Principal Partner at Cornerstone Advocates, his day-to-day work revolves around navigating regulatory landscapes, contract execution, corporate governance, and corporate protections.
Why You Can’t Miss Him: No business or career survives without an understanding of the rules that govern it. Barrister Odekhe will break down how to legally insulate your business, protect intellectual property, manage workplace rights, and establish flawless corporate frameworks right from day one.
4. Ven. Evang. A.D. Arowolo
Designation: National Chairman, Youth Wing of CAN (YOWICAN)
Core Pillar: Redirection for the Future
Venerable Evangelist Daniel Ademola Arowolo holds the office of National Chairman for the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), representing the pinnacle youth body for Christian denominations across the nation. Elected to lead the organization, Evangelist Arowolo’s mandate focuses directly on youth capacity building, economic empowerment, national unity, and social transformation.
Why You Can’t Miss Him: Operating with a macro-lens on the challenges affecting Nigerian youths, Ven. Arowolo brings specialized insights into strategic mentorship and building structured national networks. He will show you how to find direct "Redirection" in an uncertain economy.
5. Pastor Nuhu Dio
Designation: MD / CEO, Gami Ekanguru Global Concept Ltd
Core Pillar: Business & Career Empowerment
Rounding out this dynamic panel is Pastor Nuhu Dio, a forward-thinking corporate executive and strategist. As the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Gami Ekanguru Global Concept Ltd, Pastor Nuhu operates directly in the fast-paced world of modern logistics, resource management, and commercial service delivery.
Why You Can’t Miss Him: Pastor Nuhu brings fresh, contemporary blueprints on how to successfully scale corporate ladders, break through modern career ceilings, and remain highly competitive in an ever-shifting marketplace.
What Else Makes This Event Vital?
Beyond listening to these seasoned professionals, "It's Your Time to Manifest" is built to yield immediate practical results through three targeted, actionable dimensions:
Spiritual Alignment: Moving beyond casual work ethics into deep, purposeful marketplace dominion.
Economic Strategy: Shifting from consumer-level thinking to producer-level execution.
Strategic Network Building: Placing you in the same physical room with established mentors, potential business partners, and industry peers in Abuja.
Mark Your Calendar
📅 Date: Saturday, 13th June, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM Prompt
📍 Venue: National Christian Centre (Opposite Central Bank Headquarters), Central Business District, Abuja.
🎟️ Admission: Completely FREE (Highly recommended for fresh graduates, civil servants, business owners, artisans, and tech entrepreneurs).
Reserve Your Spot & Connect with Us:
For immediate inquiries, call +234 802 435 0456 or +234 805 505 6223.
