‘Loveworld Trade & Investment Forum 2025 is aimed at shaping new future for ethical global commerce’

In a world where global markets are being reshaped by instability, misinformation, and shifting power structures, a new platform has emerged—positioning itself as a beacon of ethical growth, innovation, and value-driven leadership. The Loveworld Trade & Investment Forum (LTIF) 2025 is not just another business conference; it is a bold, mission-led gathering seeking to redefine how nations trade, collaborate, and build sustainable economies rooted in trust and transformation. Ahead of the highly anticipated forum, the conveners, in this interview, explained what LTIF represents, the values driving it, and the impact it intends to have across Africa and the world. BLESSING ADIMABUA brings the excerpts:

For readers hearing about it for the first time, what exactly is the Loveworld Trade & Investment Forum (LTIF)? What inspired the creation of this event, and why is it happening now?

The Loveworld Trade and Investment Forum (LTIF) 2025 is a global business and economic platform inspired by the divine insights of our Dear Man of God, Rev. Chris Oyakhilome. LTIF was created to reshape how nations engage in business, investment, and innovation. At a time when the world grapples with uncertainty and the rise of deep-state influences attempting to manipulate global economies and silence righteous voices, LTIF stands as a positive, Kingdom-driven alternative. It is a forum designed to empower entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and innovators to build purpose-driven enterprises that create real transformation across nations.

The forum’s theme is ‘Trust, Trade, and Transformation.’ Why those three words, and what do they mean in today’s business world?

“Trust, Trade, and Transformation” reflects the core pillars of the forum. The global economy has suffered greatly due to broken trust, between governments and businesses, investors and founders, producers and consumers. LTIF seeks to restore trust as the foundation of all trade.

When trust is restored, trade becomes more transparent, ethical, and impactful. This, in turn, leads to true transformation, not just in business practices but in entire economies. The theme is a call to bring back integrity into the systems of the world and establish a new model of doing business based on righteousness and Kingdom values.

How does LTIF differ from other business and investment conferences?

The Loveworld Trade & Investment Forum (LTIF) stands out because it blends high-level trade, investment, and innovation discussions with strong Kingdom-based values such as integrity, impact, and purpose.

Unlike typical business events that focus mainly on profit or sector-specific deals, LTIF brings together business leaders, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to pursue ethical, transformative, and long-term partnerships; especially across emerging industries and technologies.

It is not just a business event; it is a mission-driven platform where attendees can access capital, form strategic relationships, and advance ventures that create real, lasting impact while aligning with shared spiritual and ethical values.

What kind of impact do you envision the forum having on Nigeria, Africa, and the global business landscape?

We envision LTIF creating a ripple effect of transformation across Nigeria, Africa, and the global business community by inspiring ethical, purpose-driven entrepreneurship and leadership. The forum aims to channel investment into high-potential sectors, support innovators and SMEs, and strengthen public-private partnerships that can unlock sustainable economic growth.

LTIF will empower people to build businesses that uplift communities, drive local and regional development, and reshape economies through Kingdom-based values.

The LTIF places a strong emphasis on ethical trade and “Kingdom values.” How do ethics and spirituality intersect with global commerce in this context?

At LTIF, we believe commerce is not just transactional, it is an expression of values. Ethics and spirituality intersect when business leaders make decisions guided by truth, integrity, accountability, and love for humanity. In today’s world, many economic systems have become compromised by corruption, manipulation, and the pursuit of profit at any cost. Kingdom values offer a higher standard that restores fairness, transparency, and righteousness to business practices.

This means building companies that uplift people, investing in ventures that create value rather than exploit resources, and fostering trade systems where integrity governs every transaction. LTIF provides a platform where spiritual wisdom and economic strategy work together to transform societies.

You’ve spoken about transforming economies through value-driven leadership. Can you share an example of what that looks like in real terms?

Value-driven leadership is leadership anchored in integrity, compassion, and long-term impact.

In practical terms, it looks like an entrepreneur who insists on ethical sourcing even when it costs more because it protects workers and preserves dignity. It’s the investor who chooses to fund innovations that solve real problems—education, healthcare, agriculture, clean energy—rather than ventures that simply promise quick financial returns.

It’s also seen in policymakers who design business-friendly environments based on transparency and fairness, enabling SMEs and startups to thrive. This is the type of leadership LTIF promotes: leadership that transforms not only businesses but communities, industries, and national economies.

How important is trust today in the way business leaders and investors make decisions?

Trust has become one of the most critical currencies in global business. In an era marked by misinformation, volatility, and systems that often undermine transparency, trust is the foundation upon which successful partnerships and investments are built.

Investors commit to people they trust. Entrepreneurs grow faster in environments where policies are predictable and ethical. Nations attract economic partners when they demonstrate credibility and stability.

LTIF recognizes that rebuilding trust is essential to restoring integrity in global trade and enabling sustainable economic growth. By anchoring the forum in truth, responsibility, and Kingdom-driven values, we provide leaders and investors with the confidence to make decisions that are impactful, sustainable, and transformative.

For entrepreneurs, what opportunities does the LTIF create? Will there be room for start-ups and SMEs, or is it mainly for large investors and corporate executives?

LTIF is intentionally designed for everyone across the business spectrum—start-ups, SMEs, growth-stage companies, innovators, investors, corporate executives, and policymakers.

The vision of LTIF is inclusive: to create a space where emerging entrepreneurs can connect with established business leaders, where small businesses can gain visibility, and where large investors can discover high-potential ventures.

Every category of businessperson will be represented in the room, and each will find opportunities uniquely tailored to their level of growth and influence.

What can participants expect to gain from attending—networking, mentorship, funding, or exposure?

Participants can expect a holistic growth experience that goes far beyond a traditional conference. Attendees will gain: High-level networking with business leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators; mentorship opportunities through curated sessions, fireside chats, and industry-led workshops; funding and investment access, especially for start-ups and loveworld SBOs participating in the pitch sessions and investor-deal rooms; brand visibility and exposure through exhibitions, media presence, and strategic partnerships, and practical knowledge, insights, and tools to help entrepreneurs scale, innovate, and operate with excellence.

LTIF is structured to ensure every attendee walks away empowered, connected, and equipped for transformation.

How will this event help attract investment into Africa’s emerging industries?

LTIF serves as a strategic bridge between African innovation and global capital. By bringing together investors, private sector leaders, policymakers, and high-growth entrepreneurs in one atmosphere of trust and collaboration, the forum creates fertile ground for meaningful investment conversations.

Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, exhibitions, and pitch opportunities, investors will encounter real businesses solving real problems in sectors such as fintech, agriculture, manufacturing, clean energy, media, and technology.

By showcasing excellence, transparency, and purpose-driven leadership, LTIF positions Africa not as a market of need, but as a continent of limitless opportunity, attracting long-term, ethical investment into its emerging industries.

The LTIF is hosting remarkable speakers this year. Could you highlight a few of the notable names joining you?

This year’s LTIF features an exceptional lineup of transformative leaders across faith, business, finance, entrepreneurship, and governance. A few of the distinguished speakers include: Pastor Yemisi Kudehinbu, CEO, Loveworld Nation; Sister Stephanie Oforka, head of Commerce, Loveworld Department of Commerce & Convener, LTIF; Pastor Deola Phillips, chairman, Board of Directors, Parallex Bank; Olu Oyinsan, managing partner, Oui Capital; Pastor Lanre Alabi, director, Loveworld Foundation School, and Henrietta Onwuegbuzie, associate professor of Entrepreneurship, Lagos Business School.

Others are Ifedayo Durosinmi-Etti, founder, Hereconomy; Richmond Bassey, CEO, Bamboo; Rachel Akhuetie, executive director, SunTrust Energies, and Douglas Kendyson, founder & CEO, Selar.

For those who want to attend or partner with the event, how can they register or get involved?

Registration is simple: interested attendees can sign up through the official LTIF website. The event is free, but seats are limited, so early registration is highly encouraged. For those interested in partnership, sponsorship, or exhibiting opportunities, the website also provides a direct channel to connect with the LTIF team.

Whether you want to attend or partner, LTIF welcomes you to be part of this transformative experience.