Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel Worldwide, warns Nigerian youths against engaging in sports betting. Speaking during a church service captured in a viral video, Oyedepo says “naija bet” is not a reliable path to financial success and urges young people to stop immediately. He argues that sports betting does not guarantee financial fortune, and he uses the message to caution against “wasting” one’s destiny. Oyedepo also addresses concerns that progress may feel slow, telling youths not to be discouraged by delays, adding that success can be slow but “sure” when built on the right foundation.
Both reports note that the warning comes amid broader concerns about sports-betting addiction among young people in Nigeria. They also reference differing views on why betting is common, including the impact of unemployment and the appeal of quick money, which some critics say discourages youth from pursuing job creation or other income-generating activities.
