“Prayer Alone Can’t End Poverty, Hard Work Will”

By Owolabi Ayobami | 1 min read | Informationng | 3 days ago | 171 views

Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has emphasised that prayer alone cannot eliminate poverty.

In a viral video on X on Wednesday, Agu challenged the widespread belief that poverty can be simply prayed away, insisting that hard work and diligence are essential for lasting prosperity.

“Yes, prayer connects you to divine wisdom and favour, but work is the channel through which blessings manifest,” he said.

The actor urged Nigerians to abandon what he called the “manna mentality” and embrace consistent effort, highlighting that divine favour requires human participation.

“Poverty does not die by fire. I repeat, poverty cannot die by fire, pray from now to tomorrow if you don’t work hard, poverty will deal with you.

“Yes, prayer is powerful, it connects you to divine wisdom and favor, but work is a channel through which blessings manifest. You can pray all day for success, but if you refuse to work, plan, or act, you will still remain poor. God blesses effort, not idleness,” Agu explained.

Source: Informationng