The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Area 12, Province 130, Ilamoshe, Okeafa, Isolo area of Lagos State, on Sunday organised a special community fair, tagged: ‘Jesus Market’ where goods were sold at highly subsidised rates
The fair, which held at the church premises, brought together, members of the church and residents of the community, who bought food and household items at giveaway prices.
Pastor Bisi Folahan, in charge of RCCG Area 12, said the initiative was part of the church’s Christian social responsibility to give back to society.
“We are given a mandate to behave like Christ by doing good, feeding the hungry, and helping people in difficult times.
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“At this Jesus Market, people bought items for little or no cost. For example, yam that normally costs about N4,000 in the market was sold for N1,000. Some items were also given out free,” he said.
According to him, companies such as Money Point, Wema Bank, and Kellogg’s partnered with the church to support the programme by providing products and gifts.
He added that free Point of Sale (POS) machines were distributed to some traders.
Folahan said the fair would now be held twice a year, with the next edition scheduled for December, to enable families to shop at lower prices during Christmas.
“We will make the next edition bigger with more space, better security, and more partners so that more people can benefit,” he adde
