Dr. Oluwatoyin Alabi Joins Global Prayer Summit in Lithuania, Calls for God-Centered Leadership

By Christie Doyin

At a time when global uncertainties, moral shifts, and geopolitical crises demand more than conventional solutions, a new kind of leadership is rising. It is a leadership anchored not in politics, power, or profit, but in purpose, conviction, and the guidance of God. Among Nigeria’s representatives in this emerging paradigm is Dr. Oluwatoyin Tajudeen Alabi, who is currently part of the Nigerian delegation attending the Global Leadership Prayer Summit in Kaunas, Lithuania, held under the aegis of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International (FGBMFI) Global Forum.

Held in the historic city of Kaunas, often described as the spiritual heart of Lithuania, this summit is not just a gathering; it is a convergence of national leaders, marketplace influencers, intercessors, and visionaries from across continents who believe that the destiny of nations can, and must, be shaped by God’s counsel and values.

For Dr. Alabi, the journey to Lithuania is both a personal calling and a national responsibility. “This is more than just a summit,” he says. “It’s a convergence of purpose-driven leaders from around the world, seeking direction for the nations, exchanging ideas, and aligning action with conviction.”

Representing Nigeria, Dr. Alabi carries the aspirations of a nation in search of healing, renewal, and visionary leadership. As a man deeply involved in advocacy, community transformation, and public affairs, his participation underscores a belief long held among principled leaders: when leaders seek wisdom, history shifts.

With hundreds of delegates in attendance from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, the summit’s sessions are focused on strategic collaboration, moral leadership, economic justice, values-based entrepreneurship, and global missions. Workshops and plenaries echo a central theme: leadership must return to its moral and spiritual roots to effectively navigate 21st-century challenges.

Kaunas, a city with a storied history of resistance and revival, reinforces the summit’s core message: that places once broken can become epicentres of global healing. The cobblestone streets and historic cathedrals of the Old Town provided a symbolic backdrop for delegates seeking moral clarity and courageous direction.

Alabi reflects on this atmosphere with deep emotion. “Being here is a reminder that no nation is too far gone for renewal. No leader is beyond reform. When purpose meets courage, change is inevitable.”

One of the summit’s most powerful themes is the unapologetic call for leadership rooted in God-centered values. The era of compartmentalised belief, where moral conviction is restricted to private life, is over. Leaders here affirm that values must be the foundation for policies, economies, and societal reform.

In his address, Dr. Alabi emphasised the need for governance guided by moral clarity and godly principles. Drawing from Nigeria’s journey, he spoke on the importance of wisdom and integrity in political decision-making and urged African leaders to embrace spiritual intelligence for national transformation.

“We cannot continue to separate governance from God,” he said.
“The crises we see today are not just political or economic. They are moral in origin, and moral problems require godly solutions.”

His reflections resonate with quotes from past summit voices. Ghana’s George Prah once emphasised, “Christianity is not enough to build a nation. The youth need to get it right to save this nation. They need to appreciate values; they need to appreciate a culture for hard work as that will bring personal and societal transformation.” These echoes affirm the summit’s ongoing relevance in shaping value-driven leaders.

Dr. Alabi’s ongoing work through platforms actively convenes intercessors and leaders for national-focused engagement, as well as his mentorship of young entrepreneurs and leaders on godly values, provides a clear next step. As he returns from Lithuania, he aims to build upon this momentum by intensifying efforts around strategic leadership formation, youth empowerment, and purpose-driven enterprise across Nigeria.

Looking ahead, he envisions the possibility of convening a Pan-African Leadership Prayer Forum in the near future, a platform that will unify African leaders in principled dialogue and action for continental renewal.

“We’ve tried policies. We’ve tried plans. What we haven’t done enough of is positioning based on values and insight,” Dr. Alabi observes. “We need more leaders who reflect. More leaders who listen. More leaders who are not afraid to challenge the status quo because they’ve been anchored in something greater.”

He leaves Kaunas with a renewed mandate: to inspire, to guide, and to influence.

For Kwara. For Nigeria. For Africa. For the world.

Christie Doyin, a veteran journalist writes from Ilorin.

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