Pastor Dolapo Lawal of Zoehousehold Global has advised Nigerians to rethink spending heavily on weddings when they have not yet established financial stability or acquired meaningful assets.
Speaking during a recent sermon, the cleric cautioned against allocating between N10 million and N20 million to wedding ceremonies, especially in cases where individuals do not own basic income-generating assets such as a car.
He argued that in Nigeria’s current economic environment, a vehicle could serve beyond personal convenience and function as a practical business tool.
According to him, owning a car can provide financial flexibility, including opportunities in transport services such as ride-hailing during periods of economic difficulty.
Lawal urged members of his congregation and the wider public to prioritise long-term financial security and investment over expensive celebrations that do not contribute to future stability.
In his words, he said: “You shouldn’t be spending N20 million on a wedding if you don’t have a car, because right now in Nigeria, a car is a business opportunity. The day you’re hungry, you can use it for Uber. You have no business spending 15 million or 10 million on any wedding.”
His remarks add to ongoing public conversations around wedding culture and financial priorities in Nigeria, where debates about cost, social expectations, and economic realities continue to gain attention.
