Popular Nigerian church to pay unemployed workers N50,000 monthly for three months

Popular Nigerian church to pay unemployed workers N50,000 monthly for three months

The Senior Pastor of Harvesters International Church, Bolaji Idowu, has announced that the church will pay N50,000 monthly for three months to members who serve in the church but are currently unemployed.

Idowu made this known during a church service on Sunday.

The cleric said the financial support was aimed at helping the affected members stabilise while they search for new employment opportunities.

He said, “All those that serve in church that are in between jobs, watch what I said. You know, they’re in between jobs. You used to have a job, you lost a job. For the next three months, we’ll be giving you N50,000 every month to help them till they get their next job.”

The pastor explained that the initiative would cover all leaders serving in various capacities within the church.

“So all of those leaders that serve in church that I just mentioned, you know, we’re giving N50,000 just to help them stabilise. One of the things the church should do is to be there for one another, hallelujah, to help them stabilise,” he added.

Idowu urged eligible members to register with the church administration, noting that extensive interviews would not be required due to the trust already established through their service.

He said, “If you’re that kind of person, that category, you want to see your pastor and your church administration and register. We’re not going to do so many interviews because for you to serve, we trust the fact that you’re honest.”

The announcement was received with applause by members of the congregation.