Over 12,000 young people gathered at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado Ekiti, for the monumental Ekiti Fire Conference, an electrifying event convened by Pastor Daniel Olawande, the Convener of YMR Global the Global Young ministers retreat and the Lead pastor of RCCG The Envoys in Lagos. The conference, a beacon of spiritual awakening and empowerment, drew attendees from various walks of life, igniting flames of revival and divine inspiration throughout Ekiti State and beyond.
In attendance were esteemed dignitaries including the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Ekiti State Chapter, Reverend Dr. Emmanuel Adeyinka Aribasoye, and the Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Adeoye Aribasoye. Also present were Pastor Tony Ibe, Pastor in charge of RCCG Youth Province in Ekiti; Mr. Lawrence Aribasoye, Special Adviser to the Governor of Ekiti State; Pastor Adarabioyo, Pastor in charge of RCCG Ekiti Province 4; and Reverend Ariyo, Chaplain of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, among many other esteemed guests.
The Ekiti Fire Conference transcended denominational boundaries, drawing representatives from all institutions within Ekiti State, including Ekiti State University (EKSU), Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Bousti Ikere, School of Nursing Ado, Health Tech Ijero, Federal Polytechnic Ado, and Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti.
The Ekiti Fire Conference served as a catalyst for spiritual rejuvenation, with great testimonies, equipping attendees with the tools and inspiration needed to navigate the challenges of contemporary life with unwavering faith and resilience in Jesus and his finished works. Through dynamic worship sessions, empowering teachings, and fervent prayers, participants were empowered to pursue their divine mandates and impact their generation positively.
As the embers of the Ekiti Fire Conference continue to burn brightly, its reverberations echo far beyond the confines of the pavilion, igniting a renewed passion for God and a fervent commitment to societal transformation among young people across Ekiti State and beyond. It is worthy of note that the last year’s edition of the YMR gathered about 200,000 young people at the Redemption city from December 27th-30th, equipping the young people with tools for greatness in any sphere of influence they found themselves spiritually, academically, mentally and socio-economically.
One of the notable highlights of the conference was the acknowledgment of Pastor Daniel Olawande’s visionary leadership, particularly his pioneering efforts in expanding the Youth Mandate Revival (YMR) movement from its inception in Lagos to various locations worldwide, including Ghana, Benin, Germany, the UK, and numerous other locations. YMR has become a transformative force, rallying young people to embrace their faith and catalyze positive change in their communities.
As a result of the growing impact of the YMR in the lives of thousands of young people across the nation, YMR will be introducing her new impact project called the YMR Samaritan to meet the basic needs of young people, from academic scholarships to shelter to feeding, entrepreneurial support and so on with several beneficiaries especially for orphans, widows and the less privileged.
