Nigeria's religious leaders counsel youth to pursue entrepreneurship, avoid betting

Pastor Emmanuel Olugbemi of Living Faith Church in Bida urged young Nigerians to embrace entrepreneurship, acquire skills and start small, legal businesses, citing the growth of McDonald’s as an example. He emphasized that hard work and perseverance lead to lasting success.

Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, warned against sports betting, describing it as a path that wastes a young person’s destiny. He urged disciplined effort and patience for genuine prosperity, sharing a personal story of gratitude for a mentor who introduced him to Christianity.