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SocialMediaTrends: Mixed reactions trail approval of airstrip for Oyedepo’s Canaanland
The Nigerian social media space has been buzzing since the news of the approval of an airstrip for the Canaanland camp of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, by the federal government.
The approval which was announced by the General Overseer of the church, Bishop David Oyedepo, during the Tehillah Night Special Edition at Covenant University Chapel, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State on Sunday, has become a burning topic of debate by netizens with some applauding the move while others believe it is a misplaced priority while questioning the wisdom in the church having its not own airstrip.
However, for the man of God, the airstrip will enable him to travel directly from the church premises, eliminating the need to fly to the airport first.
“I am sure you will be glad to know that the Federal Government has approved an airstrip for Canaanland,” Oyedepo had said.
“I won’t need to fly a helicopter to the airport. I can leave from here to wherever I am going. Members with their planes will have where to land and park.”
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He also noted that the airstrip will improve transportation for worshippers and visitors, especially during large events like the church’s programs that draw thousands of individuals from around the world.
“Won’t you be glad to know that there are some captains that fly me who are graduates of Covenant University? We don’t have an aviation department here, but they found their place in God and went after it.
“That’s what this university is all about, it’s not about boxing you up. It’s about allowing you to locate God’s plan and pursue it accordingly. Young people, don’t play away your life, you don’t have a spare,” he said.
The airstrip approval has led to serious debate by Nigerians though as seen in some of the comments below.
“How many people have Jet in winners ? Another avenue to launder money n Co out of the country. Cos the security there can’t be like that of the airport.” – @GentleGent1
“When the airstrip in Canaanland is completed, Bishop David Oyedepo has successfully made a mini metropolis in Ogun state.” – @Theo_Olaj
“Yeye dey smell. We wait till another government cancel the approval. Because if you get for you: same should be applicable to several other Nigerians with pJ who are willing to have airstrip. Just how many will government approve? It’s ok o.” – @OracleAyo
“Useless country. So, nobody is talking about carbon emissions and the impact on the environment.” – @Ehidodo
“So how will authorities monitor if the private jet is used for illegal activities like drugs?” – @Felimek
“Wait!!!! Why is it that it’s only the church areas in Nigeria God is blessing and not where blessings are actually needed?” – @Gigahrtz33
“How many members has planes compare to the members that are starving.” – @wedowhatwedo5
“Will this airstrip take anyone to heaven or is it hell.” – @Teesaids
“They should do whatever they like they have all the power but it will end soon.” – @CodakkJay84736
“Government and clergymen are the same people. They have One mission to impoverish the masses physically and mentally.” – @Sasmanic
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