A Nigerian nurse has sent shockwaves across social media after opening up about a deeply emotional experience that almost pushed him to walk away from his church — and it all revolved around a desperate plea for school fees.
In a no-holds-barred account, the healthcare professional revealed that he and his family were driven to the brink when they allegedly had to “beg” Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners’ Chapel, over the payment of school fees.
“We Were Broken… We Had to Beg”
According to the nurse, the financial strain became unbearable, leaving the family humiliated and emotionally drained. What was meant to be a hopeful appeal for assistance reportedly turned into a painful moment that shook his faith to its core.
“We went to beg for school fees,” he recounted, describing the experience as one of the lowest points of his life.
The situation, he said, left him questioning everything — his loyalty, his sacrifices, and even his place in the church he had trusted for years.
Faith Shaken, Loyalty Tested
The nurse admitted that the encounter stirred feelings of disappointment so intense that he contemplated quitting the church altogether. For someone deeply rooted in his faith community, the internal conflict was devastating.
Observers say the revelation has reignited conversations about financial expectations, access to church-owned institutions, and the struggles faced by devoted members behind closed doors.
Social Media Erupts
As the story spreads, reactions have poured in online. While some sympathize with the nurse’s ordeal, others argue that personal financial responsibility should not be shifted onto religious leaders.
Neither Bishop Oyedepo nor representatives of Living Faith Church Worldwide have publicly responded to the claims at the time of this report.
A Bigger Conversation?
Beyond the headlines, the story has sparked a broader debate about faith, finances, and the pressures within religious communities. How far should members go in seeking help? And what responsibility do mega ministries bear toward struggling congregants?
For now, one thing is certain: the nurse’s emotional confession has opened a raw and controversial chapter — one that continues to fuel heated discussions nationwide.
