By The advent of the coronavirus pandemic, no doubt, shook all spheres of human endeavors. From national governments, to businesses, to global organisations, to religious bodies, everyone had some losses to count.
To make up for their losses, the United States government earlier this year, specifically during the lockdown, offered forgivable loans of up to $10 million to thousands of churches and other religious organisations, The New York Times reported.
“The vast majority of religious organizations listed in the data received between $150,000 and $300,000 as part of the federal Paycheck Protection Program intended to help small businesses maintain payroll and other approved expenses during the pandemic. The data did not list businesses and organizations that received less than $150,000,” it said.
Listed among the beneficiaries is Apostle Johnson Suleman’s Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide which reportedly got a $188,252 loan.
A twitter user, @michaelharriot posted a screenshot of the list of “Black megachurches who got millions in coronavirus loans” which Suleman’s church was included.
Are we gonna talk about these Black megachurches who got millions in coronavirus loans or nah? pic.twitter.com/y0kydB78Fb
— Michael Harriot (@michaelharriot) December 21, 2020
Established in 2004, Omega Fire Ministries International, is a global church whose headquarters is located in Auchi, Edo State. Its founder, Apostle Johnson Suleman established the church after working as an assistant pastor in the Lagos-based Armor of God Church from 1998.
