By our Reporter
Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, Senior Pastor of David’s Christian Centre, has stirred debate after asserting that many men in their forties face financial challenges because they refused to marry earlier in life.
Speaking during a recent church service, Okonkwo argued that marriage can serve as a catalyst for financial growth and personal responsibility, particularly for men.
According to him, many single men assume they remain unmarried due to a lack of financial resources, but he suggested the reverse may be true.
“If you are a single man above 28-ish, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to marry,” he said. “Many single men think it is because I don’t have money that I am not married. No, it is because you are not married that is why you do not have money.”
The cleric claimed that statistics show married men tend to earn more than their single counterparts because the responsibilities that come with marriage compel them to increase their income.
“As a single man, you don’t have to make more money. That your noodles is enough for you. You can visit your married friends and eat. But if you are married, whether you like it or not, you have to make more money,” he stated.
Okonkwo further explained that once a man embraces responsibility, he becomes more motivated to succeed. He maintained that financial readiness should not be the primary factor in deciding when to marry, insisting that money is not among the key requirements for a young man to start a family.
Citing biblical principles, he encouraged young people to make significant life decisions early, warning against postponing marriage until the age of 40, when changing life circumstances may complicate family planning and long-term goals.
His comments have since generated mixed reactions online, with some agreeing that marriage can inspire greater ambition, while others argue that financial stability should precede such commitments.
