The Former director general yemi osinbajo campaign organization and the General Overseer of the Foundation of Truth Assembly, Reverend Yomi Kasali, has called for tighter government policies that would compel churches across the country to play more active roles in tackling poverty.
Speaking with newsmen, Reverend Kasali criticized some church founders for leading extravagant lifestyles while over 70 percent of their congregants live below the poverty line.
He explained that the forthcoming 2025 conference, tagged The Giant Killer, with the theme, The Stone And The Slingshot, would focus on strategies to alleviate poverty among more than 500 Nigerians.
The cleric further stressed the need for government to grant tax holidays to institutions that channel part of their profits towards supporting the vulnerable. According to him, government, the church, and wealthy individuals must collaborate to improve the lives of struggling Nigerians.
Rev. Kasali said the conference is a call to action for churches to rise as a force for change, compassion and charater and for believers to take their place in confronting the gaints killers tagged poverty.
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[12/09, 11:44 AM] Mighty: Kasali Urges Stricter Policies to Push Churches
The General Overseer of the Foundation of Truth Assembly, Reverend Yomi Kasali, has called for tighter government policies that would compel churches across the country to play more active roles in tackling poverty.
Speaking with newsmen, Reverend Kasali criticized some church founders for leading extravagant lifestyles while over 70 percent of their congregants live below the poverty line.
He explained that the forthcoming 2025 conference, tagged The Giant Killer, with the theme, The Stone And The Slingshot, would focus on strategies to alleviate poverty among more than 500 Nigerians.
The cleric further stressed the need for government to grant tax holidays to institutions that channel part of their profits towards supporting the vulnerable. According to him, government, the church, and wealthy individuals must collaborate to improve the lives of struggling Nigerians.
Rev. Kasali said the conference is a call to action for churches to rise as a force for change, compassion and charater and for believers to take their place in confronting the gaints killers tagged poverty.
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