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Unveiling Ibom Ignite

IBOM IGNITE is a project of "The Gathering" to inspire the next generation of youths by igniting their passion through unfolding the limitless opportunities in our nation and helping them create tomorrow's future today. It is aimed at awakening the entrepreneurial spirit in our youths to the end that they may be self-sufficient and become employers of labour.

Our approach is to partner with global institutions, government agencies corporate bodies, religious groups and other public-spirited individuals to organize knowledge-based empowerment programmes such as seminars, camp meetings to change the negative mind set of our younger generation. One of such programmes is code named IGNITE.

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About Ibom Ignite 2023

The theme for this year's conference is "STRETCH" with the tagline My Story, My Business. It is an event designed for young and promising entrepreneurs to provide an inspiring and creative atmosphere. This event will challenge young entrepreneurs to push the boundaries of their own capabilities and think outside the box. Attendees will learn how to develop their own unique ideas and process information in creative ways. There will be workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities to help young entrepreneurs reach their goals.

This year's conference will also provide an atmosphere for collaborations, encouragement, and innovations, as well as resources and guidance to help attendees reach their goals. Great businessmen and women from all walks of life will be invited to speak to the youth on their personal stories and what it took them to move from comfort zone and thinking outside the box.

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Ibom Ignite 2023

Anticipate Speakers for this Year

Bishop Wayne Malcolm

Bishop Wayne Malcolm called a master motivator, is a leading performance coach who draws from a wealth of experience as a Christian leader, an international conference speaker and an entrepreneur in the personal development industry.

He is affectionately known as the ‘Business-Bishop’ having authored 30 books on selfdevelopment and entrepreneurship as they relate to the Christian faith. As an author, speaker and coach he shares cutting edge ideas on the science of achievement and the laws of personal effectiveness.

He is the founder and president of the International Christ Ambassadors Network (ICAN). He further operates as an adviser to the UK government and as a spokesperson to the media on issues affecting ethnic minorities in Britain.

Above all Wayne Malcolm is committed to the spiritual and economic growth of individuals, communities and nations.

Ms. Rose Umoh

Ms. Rose Umoh is a Business Development Officer and Independent Consultant who creates transformative company-wide economic growth through innovative and creative “client care centered" marketing strategies. In over 20 years, Rose’s professional career includes Industrial & Systems Engineering at General Motors, accounting and executive administration at World Harvest Church, CEO of IV Corners International LLC and business development contracting with HWA Alliance of CPA Firms and APEX Engineered Solutions.

Rose is passionate about leadership development and mentoring new believers in Christ and young aspiring entrepreneurs. Other outlets she channels her passions through are servicing, volunteering and financially undergirding non-profit organizations focused on spiritual and financial growth for disenfranchised communities and groups.

Dr. Abel Damina

Dr. Abel Damina is a Nigerian pastor, writer, entrepreneur, speaker. He is the host of the regular TV and radio program, Righteous Invasion of Truth [R.I.O.T.]. Dr. Abel Damina began his ministries in 1992 when he launched Abel Damina Ministries, (a.k.a Power Chapel). He is the founder of Power City International, which organized its first service at Apex Cinema Hall, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

He is in charge of The International Charismatic Ministers’ Association (ICMA), a project that provides resources for Ministers of the Gospel globally.

Dr. Damina is the CEO of Kingdom Life Network TV alongside his wife Dr. Rachel Damina. Kingdom Life Network TV is a Christian satellite TV that covers parts of Africa, the Middle East, North America, Asia, and Europe.

Abel Damina is happily married to Dr. Rachel Damina with the union blessed with three children Jemima, Jesimiel, and Jeiel. He currently resides in Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom State, the South-South region of Nigeria.

Prof. Vincent Anigbogu

Professor Vincent Anigbogu is a professor of Analytical Chemistry having taught at four different universities in the USA.

He serves as the Director General of Institute for National Transformation (INT) in Lagos. INT is devoted to the development of leaders with leadership and management competencies necessary for the transformation of both the private and public sectors throughout Africa.

INT has training centers in Nigeria, Uganda, Atlanta (USA) in collaboration with Beulah Heights University. INT also has presence in Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Ivory Coast, and London (UK).

He is married to Peggy for over 26 years. They work and travel together world-wide as consultants to business establishments, State and National governments, Universities, and Church organizations.

Mrs. Ekaette Umoh

Ekaette Umoh, FCA is a member of faculty of Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Pan Atlantic University, Lagos, and African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development, Abuja. She is also a mentor at Founder Institute. She is the President, Lagos Business School Alumni Association (LBSAA), Northern Zone.

Ekaette who is also known as The Profitability Queen is committed to helping small and medium-sized businesses thrive. She draws from her wealth of experience as a chartered accountant and chartered microfinance banker.

Ekaette Umoh is the author of two widely acclaimed books: Aspire: Starting A Successful Business and Those Teenage Years. She has spoken and facilitated at major conferences, retreats and seminars.She is married to Prof. Peter Umoh and they are blessed with four children.

Apostle Lawrence Achudume

General Overseer, VLBC International Apostle Lawrence Achudume is a man called by God to do His will. In April 1992, and in obedience to God, he becomes one of God's great Generals.

He founded VICTORY LIFE BIBLE CHURCH (VLBC) in Abeokuta, Nigeria. The church has grown and has about sixteen branches in Nigeria, the USA and London. VLBC's adventure into the world of soul winning and its growth, serves as evidence of the triumph of the power of Jesus over Satan.

VLBC has truly “launched into the deep” as Jesus said. The church continues to reach the uttermost parts of the world with the Gospel through tapes, books, publications and in personal soul winning.

Rev. Olumide Emmanuel

Dr. OLUMIDE OLADIPO EMMANUEL popularly known as the Common Sense Guru is no doubt one of the worlds leading Relationship Experts, Motivational Speakers and Wealth Creation Agents. He is a Bible Scholar with over 25 years experience in ministry. He is currently the Overseer of Calvary Bible Church, a Bible-believing Church that has spread her nets all over the world, including Nigeria, United Kingdom, United States, South Africa and so on, preaching the Word of God and winning souls into God’s Kingdom.

He is a man of multiple graces whose influence spreads across the religious and secular arena with local and international awards to show for it. He is a best-selling author of over thirty books both from self-published platform and world renowned publishing houses. His books are well celebrated worldwide with eight of them already translated in other languages.

He is the Host of the daily “Pathway to Wealth” broadcast with millions of followers; the weekly “Success, Business, and Leadership School” where a new breed without greed is being raised, empowered and released; and the monthly “School of Money Seminar” where thousands of participants are being mentored and guided for cooperative wealth; and many other conferences.

Rev. Simeon Afolabi

Rev. Simeon Afolabi is a man of few words. He is taciturn and reserved. He cuts a true picture of a gentleman. His sonorous baritone and nimble gait make him a listen's delight any day.

A skilful teacher with notable apostolic grace, Afolabi came into the Christian Ministry straight from the University, and has stayed on strong for over two decades.

He possesses special grace in leadership and has been on the frontage for bivocational ministry inclusion in the training curriculum for ministers of the Gospel. He is the serving overseer of First Love Assembly, Port Harcourt. Afolabi is the spiritual father of Pastor Umo Eno.