The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Youth Province 9 Headquarters (Palace of Praise) in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State has launched a ‘Jesus Market’ where foodstuffs and other items are sold to church members at subsidised rates.
The pastor-in-charge of the church, Pastor Anthony Obinna-Ibe, said the market, designed as part of efforts to cushion the harsh economy on members, would be open for transactions two or three times a year.
A statement by the Pastor-in-charge obtained by Believers voice news stated:
“Things are quite challenging; people don’t have enough money to feed and clothe themselves. We decided to do what we call the Christian Social Responsibility to give back to the people.
People out there in society who are well-to-do should please remember the poor, remember those who may not have enough to eat because there are several people who are hungry. This is the time to also remember them.
At the market, church members bought goods and food items at subsidised prices. A measure of garri worth N1,000 went for N400; five tubers of yam worth N9,000 were sold at N3,000; a carton of spaghetti was sold at N5,000; a litre of groundnut oil worth N2,500 was sold for N700; a measure of rice worth N2,500 was sold at N1,000.
Also, clothing items were sold at the market including. A skirt worth N3,000 and sold at N500; a suit was sold at N1,000; a Kampala fabric was sold at N1,000; a T-shirt worth 7,000 was sold at N1,000; a polo shirt was sold at N500 and shoes and gown worth N28,000 and N7,000, respectively, were sold at N1,000, according to the statement by the church.
