In a time of biting economic hardship and rising food prices, one man’s extraordinary act of compassion has brought relief, joy, and renewed faith to hundreds of women in the AWANBA Zion Christian community in Warri North LGA, Delta state.
Dr. Prt. Lucky Amakporowei Kerenkerenwei (Ogeja) the General Overseer of Awamba Zion, has made headlines with a stunning personal donation of 220 bags of garri, a critical staple food in Nigerian households.
The estimated value of the donation is over ₦7,000,000, as each bag currently sells for a minimum of ₦32,000 in local markets.
The gift was made directly to the church’s women, many of whom have been struggling under the weight of surging inflation and food insecurity.
“We were shocked. We couldn’t believe our eyes,” said one recipient. “To receive not just words of encouragement but physical provision, this is God showing up through our father in the faith.”
The gesture was not announced in advance, nor tied to any major church event or media campaign. It was simply given freely, quietly, and from the heart, a move that has left the Awamba Zion community in awe.
“This is not politics. This is love in action,” said a church spokesperson. “When many leaders are tightening their fists, our Prophet is opening his arms. He’s feeding souls, body and spirit.”
The significance of this act is amplified by its timing. With the cost of living soaring across the country, even basic meals have become a luxury for many families.
By providing food at such scale, Dr. Kerenkerenwei, has brought tangible hope to women who carry the daily burden of feeding their homes.
Church members were quick to point out that this is not the first time the General Overseer has intervened with bold, life-changing generosity.
Over the years, he has quietly paid medical bills, covered school fees, provided housing, and supported struggling families, all from his personal resources. “He doesn’t just preach compassion, he lives it,” said one elder. “His life is a sermon on sacrifice.”
The women’s wing of Awamba Zion has since declared a season of thanksgiving, calling on all members and well-wishers to recognize and honour what they describe as a “prophetic act of provision.”
“This is a reminder that the church is not just a place of prayer, but a place of practical love,” said the women’s ministry leader.“We thank God for a leader who embodies Christ not only in word but in deed.”
As songs of praise continue to echo through the walls of the church, one thing is clear: a single act of giving has rekindled hope in a community worn down by scarcity.
Long live our General Overseer. Long live Awamba Zion.
