VIRAL VIDEO: Pastor Paul Enenche Rejects ₦30 Million Cash Donation From Kebbi Governor
Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre has turned down a ₦30 million donation offered by Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, during a church crusade held in the state.
The incident happened at the Kebbi Healing and Deliverance Crusade, where the governor’s representative, Commissioner for Social Duties Zayyanu Umar Aliero, publicly announced the donation.
He explained that the money had already been approved by the governor for the event’s organising committee and was available in cash.
Aliero said, “Our Governor, His Excellency, Doctor Nasir Idris Abdullahi, a people and comrade governor, has graciously approved the donation of the sum of N30 million to this gathering that is, to the organising committee.
“You know, whenever His Excellency makes a donation, he doesn’t leave without making that donation in cash. So, before I leave this stage, I want to present that sum of N30 million in cash.”
However, Pastor Paul Enenche took the stage shortly afterward and politely rejected the donation, suggesting that the money be redirected to more charitable uses, such as supporting orphans or other humanitarian causes.
“If there’s anything like an orphanage, if there’s anything like that, at your discretion, please apply this amount of money to it. It will not be received.
“They (Kebbi government) are only trying to demonstrate hospitality, the hospitality is very, very clear,” the pastor said repeatedly.
Explaining his position later, Enenche said the church has a clear policy of separating government resources from church activities.
The pastor emphasized that public funds should serve public purposes and not be mixed with religious initiatives.
“We are one of those who believe that government money should be used for government projects and government things should be used for government things; and church money should be used for church things, not mixed together.
“That is what we did that is what we do. As small as the Glory Dome is right there, government money is not in it. From land to the building to everything,” he said.
He also encouraged churches to rely on God’s provision rather than political support, noting that the donation could instead be routed through a recognized religious body like the Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board or the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
“This is so that we can retain our dignity as a body of Christ; retain our dignity as a church, and say what we need to say when we need to say it. And be able to say what we need to say when we need to say it,” he said.
After the rejection, Aliero expressed understanding and praised Pastor Enenche’s dedication.
“Our governor, whoever comes to Kebbi state, he will definitely show him hospitality and show him appreciation, equity,” he said.
“They don’t accept it because whatever he is doing, he is doing it for the sake of God. We really appreciate and we really thank him for what he is doing in our state.”
The governor’s aide also expressed gratitude to the pastor for his contributions to the Christian community in the state.
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