Bishop David Oyedepo, founding father of Residing Religion Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel), has expressed gratitude to God as development of the 100,000-capacity Ark auditorium nears completion.
In a video shared on-line, the revered cleric was heard singing praises and rejoicing over the progress of the multi-billion-naira mission which described it as a testomony to divine grace and dedication.
The Ark, situated in Ota, Ogun State, is ready to grow to be one of many largest church auditoriums on this planet, designed to accommodate tens of 1000’s of worshippers and trendy amenities for world evangelism.
Blended reactions path large church mission
The event has sparked widespread debate amongst Nigerians, with many taking to social media to precise differing views on the need of such an enormous church construction.
Whereas some congratulated Bishop Oyedepo and members of the Residing Religion Church for his or her dedication, others questioned the priorities of non secular leaders amid Nigeria’s urgent {economic} challenges.
One consumer commented, “One providing and tithe for right here go huge go Ebonyi State yearly allocation,” whereas one other wrote, “They’ve the capability to construct huge auditoriums however not industries. Relating to productiveness and accountability, all energy immediately disappears.”
Critics urge deal with industrial development and social improvement
A number of Nigerians argued that the assets used for the mission may have been channelled into extra productive ventures corresponding to industries, faculties, and healthcare amenities.
“Constructing this large church isn’t what Nigeria wants for the time being. These funds could possibly be used to do higher issues,” one involved citizen famous.
One other critic added, “These spiritual leaders are a part of our drawback. Construct establishments which might be extra worthwhile and productive, no more church buildings. What number of church buildings do we’d like in a single nation?”
Watch the video beneath…
The 100k Capability Auditorium, The Ark Winners Chapel Venture is sort of completed… Bishop Oyedepo sings praises to God🧎🏻♂️➡️✨ pic.twitter.com/v5iPQKXJJF
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) October 17, 2025
