ABOUT FRIENDS OF GOD NETWORK

Who We Are:

The Friends of GOD Network is a thriving network of passionate Disciples of Jesus Christ, strategically positioned across communities and in different walks of life, actively participating in influencing Society and Culture by inspiring the adoption of Christ-centered values and working for the Common Good of all People. (Revelation 11:15 NKJV)

Theme Verse:

“No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.” John 15:15 NKJV

Our Mission:

To be a shining light to the “Nations” by building a synergy of passionate Disciples of Jesus Christ who intentionally advocate and propagate Christ-inspired values in every sphere of influence on Society and Culture. (Matthew 28:18-20 NKJV)

Our Vision:

To be a thriving global network of passionate Disciples of Jesus Christ, strategically positioned across communities and in different walks of life, actively participating in influencing Society and Culture by inspiring the adoption of Christ-centered Values and working for the Common Good of all People.

(Revelation 11:15 NKJV)

Our Credo:

Undertaking all work in the Marketplace and beyond to the service of Jesus Christ. Making everyone see Him through our lives, partnering with the Holy Spirit to fill everyone, every endeavor, and every space with the Attitude and Character of Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 4:10 NLT)

Our Strategy:

• FELLOWSHIP

Foster strong bonds within our network through regular communion.

• DISCIPLESHIP

Grow our influence through Christian teaching and mentoring.

• STEWARDSHIP

Leave a lasting impact on Society and Community through service to the common good.

Our Pledge:

Our light so shines before men, that people see our good works and glorify our Father who is in Heaven.

(Matthew 5:16 KJV)

Our Membership:

Born again Christian professionals seeking a safe space for the expression of faith values, keen to be agents of Christ-inspired transformation and committed to working for the common good of the Kingdom of GOD and all humanity.

ABOUT THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Name: Ekoko MUKETE (Senator Nfon Mukete IV)

Age: 57

Qualifications: B.A (Hons), Development Studies (University of East Anglia, Norwich U.K)

Status: Married with 4 Children

Nationality: Cameroonian

Ekoko Mukete is the Nfon of Kumba and Paramount Ruler of the Bafaw tribe; a traditional leadership position he got enthroned into in March 2020; upon the abdication of his father HRM Nfon Victor E. Mukete III. 

He is Honorary Consul of The Republic of Türkiye to The Republic of Cameroon; Resident in Douala. 

He is also the Vice President of the Cameroon Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Crafts; an elected position he has held for four terms running since 2003. Ekoko has served in a host of Committees in Cameroon and abroad on behalf of the Cameroon Private Sector.

Ekoko is the former Chairman of United Bank for Africa Cameroon (UBA Cameroon Plc); a position he held for 13 years. 

Apart from all the other boards Ekoko Chairs, he is the Government Public Relations Director at Gaz du Cameroun (GDC) as well as the Senior Adviser to GLOBELEQ Cameroun (Kribi & Dibamba Power Plants). He is also a Director at African Atlantic International Maritime Ltd, Cameroon.

 In January 2022, he also became a Director of Australian Canyon Resources Limited’s wholly-owned subsidiary CAMALCO CAMEROON S.A.

Ekoko since March 2023 became the Board Chairman of the United Bank for Africa, Congo Brazzaville (UBA Congo) and is also a member of the board of Trustees of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Cameroon. He also recently got appointed Senator by the Head of State.

Ekoko is credited with being one of those who pioneered the growth of the SPECTRUM GROUP (Owners of the TV/Media Group STV, as well as Broadband Telecom; the local Shareholder of MTN Cameroon) for over 20 years; from the days when he served as Head of TV Program Acquisition, and later as Group Marketing Director, to his last position as Group General Manager.