Olumide Emmanuel has pushed back against ongoing criticism of church leaders, arguing that many religious institutions are accomplishing what public authorities have struggled to achieve over the years.
Addressing concerns about church-funded schools, he rejected claims that such institutions are unfair to members, explaining that they operate as structured systems and sustainable ventures.
“We use church resources to establish schools, and those schools become platforms that generate income and keep the system running,” he said. “Teachers and professors are paid, so what exactly is the problem?”
He also highlighted the infrastructure developed by major ministries, citing examples like Redeemed Camp and Canaan Land. According to him, “Go there today, you’ll see steady electricity all day, every day—something many parts of the country have not enjoyed for decades.”
Responding to critics, the cleric was blunt: “Some of the things these pastors are doing, presidents and governors have not achieved in over 60 years.” He added that public outrage is often misplaced, noting that “people complain about churches, yet remain silent about leaders who have failed to deliver basic infrastructure.”
He further argued that the nation could see meaningful progress if similar systems were applied to governance. “If this country is run with the same level of structure and accountability you see in places like Canaan Land and Redeem Camp, we would have better power supply and even access to affordable education,” he stated.
Concluding his remarks, he dismissed persistent critics, saying, “Those who have not built anything are often the loudest when it comes to telling others how to run their institutions.”