Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has stirred conversations on social media following remarks on financial responsibility and leadership within marriage.
Speaking during a recent church service, Enenche addressed scenarios where a wife earns significantly more than her husband. He cautioned against situations where a man relies entirely on his wife’s income for household upkeep, regardless of the disparity in earnings.
According to the pastor, a husband who earns ₦100,000 monthly should not expect his wife, even if she earns ₦1 million, to bear the full financial responsibility of the home. Instead, he encouraged men to intentionally contribute from their earnings, no matter how modest.
“If your wife earns ₦1 million and you earn ₦100,000, don’t expect her to use her income to run the family,” Enenche said. “You can split your ₦100,000 and give her ₦50,000. She will value your ₦50,000 more than her ₦1 million.”
He explained that responsibility and deliberate giving carry more weight than the size of one’s income. Enenche advised husbands to consistently give a portion of their earnings to their wives as a sign of commitment and leadership.
“That money means more because it comes from you,” he added, noting that such gestures help strengthen emotional bonds and mutual respect within marriage.
The cleric further stated that when a man demonstrates responsibility despite limited financial capacity, it builds dignity and trust, expressing confidence that financial growth would eventually follow.
The message has since generated mixed reactions online, with some applauding the pastor for promoting accountability and respect in marriage, while others questioned the practicality of the advice amid current economic challenges.
