A Nigerian woman has made a heartfelt plea to church leaders across the country, urging them to reduce the constant financial demands placed on their members amid the current economic hardship.
In a TikTok video posted on April 28, 2026, by user @adajerusalem2, the woman expressed her frustration over the relentless requests for money for various church projects. She argued that the frequency of these contributions has become unbearable for many churchgoers.
Alternative Income Sources for Religious Leaders
The woman suggested that pastors and other religious leaders should consider learning trades or running businesses instead of relying heavily on donations. She specifically mentioned tailoring, vulcanizing, and importation as viable alternatives that could generate income.
“I beg, make una go learn work,” she repeated in the video. She emphasized that church members no longer have peace due to the increasing number of financial requests, noting that the pressure has become too much for many to handle.
She said: “I beg, I beg, I beg o. Reverend fathers, bishops, pastors... make una go learn work! My knee is on the ground, make una go learn work, I beg of you. Make time, spend money from your own business. We are tired, truly tired. My knees are on the ground. How can a person come to church and una go learn work o! We don tire. Church contribution, church cathedral this, cathedral that... make una go learn work! You know say una don de spend money too much? Una pass normal man. All these church-church leaders, na him make women de rush come una side. Make una go learn work. Even if na tailoring, vulcanizer, anything... importer, exporter... anything way una go learn, make una go learn work. Open shop. Make una stay for una shop de not even have peace from financial demands?”
Mixed Reactions Online
The video sparked a range of responses from TikTok users. Some supported her concerns, while others disagreed with her views. User Cynthia_Of_Anambra commented: “My papa contributed for rev car but he no get bicycle.” Another user, okiemute, said: “Mama, this video does not make sense, mentioning Rev fr.” DON PRESH added: “Pastors abroad, all have full time jobs. It's only in Africa, that they exploit the gullible poor people, to enrich themselves.” Meanwhile, preshy_wine shared: “My rev father guide o, he studied medicine and surgery, he get private hospital, sometimes I dey call am if things rough.” Mrs Nabieu remarked: “This message is not content. It's very important.”
Context: Lord's Chosen Pastor Warns Members
In a related development, Pastor Lazarus Muoka, founder of The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, recently warned his church members about their conduct on social media. He cautioned that dancing and playing online could lead them into the trap of demons, urging them to focus on spreading the gospel instead.
