Hope for singles as Pastor Adeboye set to lead special prayers for unmarried Nigerian youths
Hope for singles as Pastor Adeboye set to lead special prayers for unmarried Nigerian youths
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has announced plans to hold a special prayer session for unmarried youths, waiting mothers, and their families.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos by the Special Assistant to the General Overseer (Administration), Pastor Oladele Balogun.
According to the statement, the prayer session, driven by divine inspiration, will focus on singles, mature singles, waiting and expectant mothers, and families believing God for marital settlement or the fruit of the womb.
Pastor Adeboye noted that recent population surveys show that singles, including mature singles, make up more than 40% of Nigeria’s adult population, describing them as a “vibrant but growing segment seeking marital settlement.”
He added that waiting and expectant mothers, numbering in the millions globally, represent a deeply spiritual and emotional group, united by faith and hope across RCCG’s worldwide network of over 190 nations.
The statement further revealed that the special prayer session will take place during the November 2025 Thanksgiving Service at the RCCG National Headquarters (Throne of Grace), Ebute-Metta, Lagos, on Sunday, November 2, at 8:00 a.m.
“Participants across the globe are warmly invited to join this life-transforming encounter with God,” Pastor Adeboye stated..
While a few Nigerians praised the man of God for his kind intention, plenty of others dragged him for what they call “misplaced priority,” stressing that he should advise the government to provide work instead of organizing a prayer session.
They argued that many youths are unmarried because of financial reasons and not a spiritual problem.
Degua asked a valid question on X. He said, “Is this a call for spiritual guidance or societal pressure? Either way, wishing all Nigerian youths divine guidance and fulfillment in their personal lives.”
“Financial constraints have forced many youths to remain single. A man who can barely feed himself cannot be expected to provide for others. Our prayers should be directed towards the heartless leaders who have looted Nigeria’s wealth and caused hardship across the land,” an X user, Samson said.
Richy also said, “Daddy na money we no get Country no good Everywhere just hard Not prayers but good economic policies and jobs opportunities From ur son: Our daddy”
Omere supported Daddy G.O., he said, “This is a welcome development. A Very Beautiful Initiative.
Kelle also said, “Senior bachelors are happy.”
However, beyond spiritual support, many believe the country’s harsh economy and unemployment rates have made financial stability an equally urgent need for young adults seeking marriage or starting families.
What do you think about Daddy G.O.’s proposed prayer session?
