Pastor Dolapo Lawal has asserted that Nigeria presents greater opportunities for wealth creation than countries like the United Kingdom.

In a viral sermon clip, Lawal argued that most citizens relocating abroad are motivated by survival rather than the pursuit of significant wealth.

He noted that many Nigerian migrants in the UK work in caregiving and other labor-intensive roles primarily to meet daily needs.

Lawal criticised the growing trend of selling off properties and assets in Nigeria to finance relocation, describing it as a form of modern slavery.

He advised young Nigerians to focus on identifying and developing opportunities at home instead of assuming that financial success only exists overseas.

According to him, most of the wealthy individuals he has encountered built their fortunes in Nigeria.

He described the country as one of the easiest places to become a billionaire for people with vision, persistence, and access to the right networks.

Lawal encouraged Nigerians to invest in personal growth and local connections, stating that long-term wealth is more attainable within the country than abroad.

“How many people you know that are in the UK who are billionaires. They go there to survive. They don’t go there to be rich. All of them are going there to do care jobs. They’re going there to survive. Your ambition is to go and join them. It’s modern sl@v£ry. I know people that sold their properties to go and rent properties abroad. Are you thinking? What are you doing? Instead of you to see how you can get something from God. That thing called light.

“You start pointing that thing on your lips and allowing God start to connect you to meet people and going the right places. Life has a way of bending to people that have something if you keep at it. A lot of people there are not sending money because they’re self!sh. They don’t have it. All the billionaires I’ve met, in my life are here. This is the easiest place to be a billionaire. Be wise…” he said.