“N700,000 for Matchmaking?” — Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo Presents High-End Marriage Platform Tiers

Relationship coach and Lead Pastor of David’s Christian Centre, Kingsley Okonkwo, has ignited a fierce debate online following the official launch of his faith-based matchmaking initiative, “Mentor To Marry.” Designed for serious Christian singles seeking intentional, Kingdom-minded marriages, the platform requires participants to complete an eight-week mentorship course, personal assessments, and guided reflection before accessing match features.
The platform’s tiered annual subscription fees have become a focal point of intense controversy across social media platforms:

• Regular Package: ₦70,000 (includes 8-week mentoring, assessments, and access to country-based matching pools)
  
• Premium Package: ₦350,000 (includes unlimited profile browsing, global profiles, and monthly recommendations)
  
• VIP Package: ₦700,000 (includes a dedicated matchmaker/coach, priority access to founders, off-platform introductions, and profile protection)
  

The announcement caused immediate criticism because it followed earlier statements by Okonkwo lamenting that modern relationships have become overly commercialized. Critics accused the cleric of hypocrisy and creating a high financial barrier that excludes everyday Christians.

“Don't you see how you are contradicting yourself? You say relationships are commercialised and men who don't have money should still pay 700k to meet 'godly' women? So tell me, who has such an amount if not rich men?”
— @gatsegwasiPhD

However, several public figures and supporters rallied behind the relationship coach, asserting that professional counseling, structured matchmaking, and value-added mentorship justify the pricing.

“The man did nothing wrong. Since Nigerian men and women cannot choose right to save their own lives, maybe paying for counselling will unlock common sense. Every product or service is worth whatever the customer is willing to pay for it.”
— Neo Akpofure (BBNaija Star)

The platform explicitly notes that payment does not guarantee a spouse or mutual match, emphasizing that its primary goal remains marriage preparation rather than mere transactional connections.
What are your thoughts on Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo's matchmaking platform and its ₦700,000 VIP tier? Drop your comments below!

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