By Olugbenga Salami
The North Central Youth Council, NCYC, representing youth in the geopolitical zone, has thrown its weight behind the forthcoming “Upward and Forward Only Conference” with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the founder of Christ Embassy, a megachurch and Christian denomination, and President of LoveWorld Incorporated.
The NCYC, in a statement signed by the Chairman, Board of Trustees, BoT, Comrade J. M. Abbah, expressed its readiness to mobilize at least 100,000 youths from across the North Central zone to attend the conference.
Abbah, said the conference, scheduled to take place at the National Stadium, Abuja from March 21 – 23, 2025, aligns with the organization’s values and objectives, particularly in promoting youth empowerment, leadership development, and community service.
The statement reads: “We believe that this conference aligns with our organization’s values and objectives, particularly in promoting youth empowerment, leadership development, and community service. We are confident that the conference will inspire and equip young people with the necessary skills, knowledge, and motivation to become positive change agents in their communities.
“As part of our commitment to supporting this initiative, we pledge to mobilize at least 100,000 youths from across the North Central zone to attend the conference at the National Stadium in Abuja. We will work tirelessly to promote the conference through our networks, social media platforms, and community outreach programs.
“We urge all young people in the North Central zone to join us in this historic event, as we come together to learn, grow, and be inspired by the teachings of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD.
“This commitment also represents a Vote of Immense Confidence in the President of the Loveworld Global Fellowship, Dr. Daysman Oyakhilome for what he continues to do for the youth and future people of North Central Nigeria through, and philanthropy through the GTN Foundation.
“Together, we can make a difference.”
