2025 Rice Price Hike Predicted by Nigerian Cleric in YouTube Sermon
- A Nigerian pastor has forecast a 30% surge in rice prices, attributing the rise to escalating inflation
- In a viral YouTube video, he warned that economic hardship will persist as the world approaches its end time
- He urged citizens to combine prayer with hard work, insisting that poverty cannot be eradicated solely through generosity
A Nigerian pastor has sparked widespread debate after predicting a 30% increase in the price of rice, citing rising inflation and global hardship.
The prophecy, delivered in a video that has since gone viral on YouTube, has drawn attention across social media platforms and among economic commentators.
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In the video, the pastor stated that the price of rice in Nigeria would surge by 30%, attributing the anticipated hike to persistent inflationary pressures.
He warned that the cost of goods and services would continue to climb, making everyday essentials increasingly unaffordable for many citizens.
According to the cleric, inflation was not merely an economic issue but a sign of deeper global instability. He claimed that the world was approaching its “end time,” and that hardship would remain a defining feature of life for Nigerians and people in other nations.
Hardship and poverty: Call for action beyond prayer
The pastor urged Nigerians to prepare for continued economic difficulty, stressing that prayer alone would not be sufficient to overcome poverty. In his message, he encouraged citizens to embrace hard work and resilience as practical tools for survival.
He also addressed the role of wealth distribution, asserting that no amount of generosity from the rich could eliminate poverty entirely.
“There will always be poor people among us,” he said, suggesting that systemic challenges and individual effort must both be considered in addressing economic inequality.
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The forecast of a 30% rice price increase comes at a time when food inflation remains a pressing issue in Nigeria, making the pastor’s remarks particularly resonant.
As the country grapples with economic uncertainty, the pastor’s message has added a spiritual and philosophical dimension to the national conversation on inflation, poverty, and resilience.
Food inflation
Under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria has witnessed a sharp rise in food commodity inflation, with rates surging from 24.82% in May 2023 to nearly 40.66% by May 2024.
Despite securing billions in agricultural loans and investments, the cost of staple items such as rice, maize, and tomatoes has skyrocketed, with tomatoes alone rising by over 320%. Tinubu’s promises to cultivate 500,000 hectares of farmland and improve food security have yet to yield visible relief.
Factors such as fuel subsidy removal, naira devaluation, and insecurity have further exacerbated the crisis, leaving many Nigerians struggling to afford basic necessities.
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Pastor shares fresh prophecy regarding Tinubu
Legit.ng earlier reported that in a recently circulated video, Nigerian pastor Elijah Bamidele delivered a striking prophecy concerning President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The cleric claimed that he had received a divine message foretelling internal strife within the party.
Speaking with conviction, Pastor Bamidele stated, “I want to reveal this message that God gave to me. It is left for those who are concerned to believe or not.” He emphasised that his previous prophecies had consistently come to pass, adding weight to his latest revelation.
Source: Legit.ng
