Pastor Poju Oyemade, Senior Pastor of Covenant Christian Centre, has sparked debate by suggesting that Nigerians are being "programmed to hate their country" through social media. During a sermon, he contrasted the ease of starting a business in Nigeria—highlighting a church member's success selling wigs at a trade fair—with the bureaucratic challenges in the U.S. He argued that Nigerians abroad often work multiple jobs to survive, implying that if they applied the same energy in Nigeria, they would thrive. His comments have elicited mixed reactions: some agree, praising his perspective, while others criticize him for downplaying systemic issues and promoting a narrative of self-blame.
Highlights:
- Pastor Poju Oyemade claims Nigerians are being "programmed to hate their country" via social media.
- He compares the ease of business in Nigeria to challenges in the U.S.
- His remarks have ignited a debate on social media, with mixed reactions from Nigerians.
- Critics argue his perspective overlooks systemic issues and may promote self-blame.
