RCCG Empowers 74 in Lagos

Mary Nnah

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Rose of Sharon Parish, Ikeja, Lagos State, has empowered 74 persons in the bid to enhance their economic status.

Speaking at the event recently, the pastor in charge of the parish, Pastor Emeka Obiagwu, said empowering people was part of the Christian Social Responsibility (CSR) of the church to the community it operates in.

He added that giving is a direct command of God in the Bible.

Eleven of the people received sewing machines and others, who were petty traders, soap makers, beauticians, caterers, and perfumers received cash support ranging from N50, 000 to N100, 000 each.

In attendance at the colourful ceremony were Pastor Babatunde Fowler, former Executive Chairman, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Revenue Service Federal Inland Service (FIRS) and Vice Chairman, UN Tax Committee; Mrs. Olabowale Ademola, former Head of Service, Lagos State; Mrs. Rosemary Fowler, Minister in charge of CSR RCCG Rose of Sharon; and Mr. Chukwuemeka Obi, Head of Department, CSR RCCG, Rose of Sharon.

Other people at the event were Brother Gbolahan Adeosun, Coordinator, Business Expansion Programme of the church and Elder Ronke Alayande, former Principal RCCG Rose of Sharon Vocational School.