Pastor Agble criticizes elaborate marriage lists for delaying youth marriages

During a church service, Pastor Agble urged families to avoid imposing unnecessary financial demands on young men, especially when both partners are graduates still establishing their careers. He questioned the tradition of creating long lists of items for prospective husbands, suggesting that young men should be allowed to honor their in-laws based on their own financial capabilities. Pastor Agble emphasized that initial family meetings should focus on building relationships and getting acquainted, rather than becoming platforms for financial demands.

He noted that the high costs associated with traditional and religious ceremonies are leading some young couples to have children without formalizing their relationships. He called for families and churches to reflect on these practices, considering the economic challenges faced by young people, and to promote marriages as a union rather than a financial transaction.