The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has gifted a fully furnished house, seven vehicles, and several other items to members of the church as part of activities marking the church’s 2026 mid-year thanksgiving programme.
The unprecedented event took place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, leaving many of the beneficiaries in shock, as they had no idea they would receive such life-changing gifts from the renowned prophet. Although Primate Ayodele is known for his generosity and philanthropic acts, the scale of the gifts presented during the programme surpassed the expectations of everyone in attendance.
One of the beneficiaries attended the service with his wife in a modest salon car, never imagining that he would return home with a brand-new Toyota SUV. Before presenting the vehicle, Primate Ayodele tested the couple by asking them to make a small donation to the church. After they complied, he returned the money to them, added more to it, and then surprised them with the keys to the SUV. The couple was left speechless, overwhelmed with joy and gratitude.
Another recipient was not a full member of the church but had maintained a close relationship with Primate Ayodele and had consistently supported the ministry. Interestingly, he had previously received a car from the prophet years ago.
During the programme, Primate Ayodele called him out from the congregation and asked for the keys to his car. Without hesitation, he handed them over. The prophet immediately instructed that the vehicle be given out as an empowerment gift to another member of the congregation.
While the young man was still trying to process what had just happened, Primate Ayodele presented him with the keys to a newer Toyota vehicle. He had arrived at the programme in an old car but returned home in a newer one—a surprise that left both him and the congregation in awe.
In addition to the church members, two pastors were also rewarded with vehicles. One received a Mercedes-Benz, while the other was presented with a Lexus SUV.
Beyond the outright gifts, Primate Ayodele also introduced an empowerment raffle. Anyone who had N1 million was entered into a draw to win a vehicle worth about N7 million. Four participants emerged as winners, and each went home with a different vehicle.
The biggest surprise of the day, however, was reserved for the church’s second-in-command.
To the amazement of the congregation, Primate Ayodele presented him with the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) of a fully furnished house in Lagos. The announcement stunned the entire congregation, with many left visibly speechless by the magnitude of the gift.
The prophet’s generosity extended far beyond vehicles and houses. As part of his popular subsidy market initiative, essential food items were sold at heavily discounted prices to ease the burden on members and residents. A bag of rice sold for as low as N30,000, cartons of Indomie noodles were sold for N4,000, while loaves of bread went for just N1,500, among several other subsidised items.
Students from schools across Lagos State also benefited from the programme. Widows, elderly people, traders, church workers, and many others received various forms of financial support and empowerment, further reflecting Primate Ayodele’s commitment to humanitarian service.
Indeed, June 28, 2026, will remain an unforgettable day for the beneficiaries, many of whom described the occasion as the day God remembered them through the ministry of Primate Elijah Ayodele.
