Nigerian Churches Shut Down Over Economic Hardship
Nigerian model and humanitarian worker, Miss Nwaoma Ukachukwu has said that many churches will disappear from the streets of Nigeria should they continue to disobey God’s instructions.
Nwaoma, the CEO of Nwaoma foundation in a statement revealing what God directed her to tell Nigerians amid the current economic hardship said men and women of God and all churches in Nigeria must be more humanitarian than just preaching and praying. She said while preaching and prayers were very important for the sustainability of the Church, rendering assistance to the less privilege either in the church or outside the church was most paramount to the survival of Nigeria and the church.
In the statement she personally signed, Nwaoma said, “There is a revelation from God that many Nigerian churches will shut down unless they adhere to God’s instructions.
“Churches have been warned not to be leaving everything to the Government.
“The church is the life-wire of the society. The church is the nexus with which the society can prosper. When the church is prospering, the society is expected to prosper. Church leaders are equally leaders as though they are in government.
“Lately, many churches and their leaders have failed to carry out their responsibilities of transforming the society. God has consequently cautioned them to begin to play leadership roles as it’s what He has assigned them to do.”
Nwaoma questioned why poverty persists in Nigeria and Africa despite the multiplicity of churches, stating that church leaders must look inwards and prioritize the welfare of their members and other less privilege in the society.
She said, “The current hunger in Nigeria amid plenty can be easily eradicated if churches can focus on the poor and the deformed along the streets they are situated. Churches are not meant to be business ventures, but to stay heavily on humanitarian services and lifting people out of poverty and difficulties.
“Nigerian church leaders must act as though they are God’s representatives here. If you represent God, then you must act in his likeness and image.
“There are many hungry people in Nigeria, hence churches should be open to doing good, clothing the poor and even giving them basic education,” Nwaoma said.
She was equally particular about the parents of less privileged children, urging church leaders to support them so they can help build formidable homes.
According to her, “A country with prosperous families is a progressive country.”
