By Emmanuel Ikpeama
The Transformation Business Conference, held at the Festival Hotel Conference Center (former Golden Tulip Hotel), Lagos, on June 12, 2025, concluded with a resounding call for participants to uphold commitment and integrity in their businesses and ministries.
Themed “Marketplace Influence, Innovation, and Integrity in Leveraging Leadership, Business, and the Workplace,” the conference aimed to nurture and inspire young entrepreneurs through biblical ethics and principles.
Dr. Kingsley Emeka Oboti, President of the Transformation Christian Center and Chairman/Group CEO of Mekatrice Group, emphasized the critical need for a paradigm shift in business practices. He warned against the pursuit of wealth devoid of integrity and biblical foundation, noting that many suffer due to unethical business approaches.
Speaking to journalists, Dr. Oboti reiterated that the main objective of the conference was to equip young people with values rooted in scripture to help them excel in business and ministry. He expressed concern over the rampant quest for money in Christian circles, often pursued without regard for godly principles.
Drawing from his vast experience in various business sectors, Dr. Oboti shared insights on solving people’s problems as a strategy for business success. “Everyone has a need,” he said. “Our ability to identify and provide solutions to those needs is what creates business opportunities.”
He further stressed the importance of aligning with the right people and associations, stating that “money can be made without money” by simply applying biblical principles.
Also speaking at the event, Prof. Stewart Mba, Managing Director of Mekatrice Group, delivered a lecture on “Building a Productive Team.” He emphasized that a weak team can hinder even the strongest vision, while a strong team can elevate a weak one. “As blood gives life to humans, so does a team give life to an organization,” he said.
Mba encouraged entrepreneurs to adopt key business principles—selection, bonding, and execution—to build successful enterprises.
Amb. Mark Idiahi, President/CEO of the Africa Future Leadership Conference and Awards, presented on “Strategies and Principles of Marketplace Dominance.” He described entrepreneurship as a divine agenda and an avenue through which God transforms society. “Business is God’s tool for impacting lives and destinies,” he said.
Another keynote speaker, Dr. Kingsley Chukwudi Kalu, CEO of Exploits Energy, spoke on “Moving from Sales to Solutions.” He emphasized the need for businesses to transition into solution-oriented models, especially in a challenging economic climate.
The event featured panel discussions, interactive sessions, and a raffle draw, where winners went home with business grants.
