The Senior Pastor of Victory Life Bible Church International, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, has criticised Nigeria’s political culture, saying the celebration of questionable wealth is discouraging creative entrepreneurs and talented individuals from contributing to national development.
Achudume said the perception of politics as a shortcut to wealth, rather than an avenue for public service, was undermining the country’s potential to develop innovative businesses and nurture resourceful individuals.
He spoke during the thanksgiving service marking the 50th anniversary of the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Abeokuta.
According to a statement issued by the church’s media office on Sunday, the cleric expressed concern that individuals who accumulated wealth through questionable political means were often celebrated instead of being held accountable.
He argued that Nigeria needed more people who could use their talents, ideas and creativity to solve societal problems, establish businesses and inspire others, rather than depend on
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