Apostle Chibuzor Announces Nationwide Wedding Sponsorship Program
The founder of Omega Power Ministry, Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has made a groundbreaking announcement that he will fully sponsor mass weddings and pay the bride price for couples across Nigeria who are currently living together but have been unable to formalize their unions due to financial constraints. This generous initiative specifically targets men and women who already have children together but have postponed traditional marital rites because of economic challenges.
Eligibility Conditions and Selection Process
The clergyman has established specific eligibility conditions for couples wishing to benefit from this program. According to the announcement made on his official social media pages including Facebook, X, and Instagram on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the initiative focuses on long-term partners who cohabit and share children. Each branch of Omega Power Ministry has been instructed to select and recommend exactly five such couples for consideration.
The selection process involves:
- Couples must be living together with children
- They must demonstrate genuine financial hardship preventing marriage formalization
- Each church branch selects five eligible couples
- The OPM headquarters will oversee the entire process
Funding and Implementation Details
Apostle Chibuzor has revealed that the entire financial burden for these ceremonies will be covered using monetary contributions regularly made by church members. The program includes complete payment of bride price and organization of proper white wedding ceremonies for all selected couples. The church headquarters will take over the entire process to ensure smooth implementation and proper documentation of all marital rites.
"Many Nigerian couples often delay traditional marital rites for years due to the heavy financial burden," the Apostle noted in his announcement, emphasizing how this initiative addresses a common social challenge in Nigerian communities.
Public Reaction and Social Media Response
Nigerians have flooded social media with praise for Apostle Chibuzor's humanitarian gesture. Many users have commended his kind heart and massive support for poor families across the nation. Comments from social media users include expressions of gratitude and admiration for what they describe as unprecedented support for struggling couples.
Jane Chibuzor commented: "Well done sir, you are doing what no man or pastor can do and God will continue to elevate you in Jesus name amen." Another user, Emmaniba Granville-Bolaji, described the Apostle as "the pacesetter in human capacity development."
Previous Controversy and Current Focus
This announcement comes after Omega Power Ministry recently suspended the planned wedding of Apostle Chibuzor's adopted autistic daughter, Chiemeka Chibuzor, following public outcry. The church faced criticism as people argued the vulnerable young lady might not be able to give proper consent for marriage. Despite over a thousand men applying to marry her for promised lifetime financial support and free housing, the Apostle officially cancelled that arrangement pending new directives.
The current mass wedding initiative represents a shift in focus toward supporting established couples who have been together for years but lack the financial means to formalize their unions through proper cultural and religious ceremonies.
Broader Social Impact
This program addresses a significant social issue in Nigeria where many couples cohabit and raise children without completing traditional marriage rites due to economic pressures. By removing the financial barrier, Apostle Chibuzor aims to help couples achieve proper marital status according to both cultural traditions and religious expectations. The initiative also provides social validation for families who have been living in informal arrangements for extended periods.
The mass wedding sponsorship represents one of the most comprehensive marriage support programs announced by any religious organization in Nigeria, potentially setting a precedent for other faith-based groups to address similar social challenges within their communities.
