PREACHING IN BUSES IS NOT NIGERIA’S PROBLEM.” — MIKE BAMILOYE

Evangelist and filmmaker Mike Bamiloye has criticized proposals to restrict preaching in public buses, arguing that Nigeria’s most pressing challenges lie elsewhere.

In a public statement, Bamiloye questioned why lawmakers would focus on regulating bus evangelism while, in his view, the country continues to grapple with corruption, insecurity, poverty, unemployment, terrorism, kidnapping, and other national problems.

He also referenced allegations of public officials diverting funds and accumulating vast wealth, contrasting those issues with efforts to discourage public preaching.

According to Bamiloye, preaching the Gospel encourages people to turn away from crime, drug abuse, immorality, and other harmful behaviors, making it a positive influence on society rather than a problem.

“Preaching in buses is not Nigeria’s problem. Corruption, insecurity, unemployment, poverty, terrorism, kidnapping, and the declining moral condition of society are far more pressing national concerns,” he wrote.

Bamiloye questioned why legislation would target bus preaching instead of supporting efforts that, in his view, encourage moral values and godly living.

His comments have added to the ongoing public debate over the proposed restrictions on preaching in public transportation and the broader question of national priorities.