Nigerian evangelist and General Overseer of Zion Ministry, Pastor Ebuka Obi, has announced plans to launch a new weekly fellowship known as the Virgin Ministry in 2026.
The preacher made announced this during a recent church service, saying the initiative is aimed at encouraging young people who have chosen to remain virgins amid growing social pressure and ridicule.
According to Obi, the fellowship will officially begin in January 2026 and will hold every Saturday. Participation, he said, is open to individuals aged 15 years and above who are virgins.
He explained that the programme was inspired by repeated cases of young people being mocked or discouraged for choosing to keep their virginity.
“People insult them and say things like, ‘You are a foolish girl, why are you keeping your virginity?’ or ‘Who virgin help?’” Obi told worshippers.
The evangelist said the Virgin Ministry will serve as a prayer and support platform for participants, stressing that its goal is to strengthen their resolve and encourage moral discipline.
“We want to gather them together to pray and encourage those who are still virgins to keep it,” he said.
Obi added that the fellowship would focus on spiritual growth, guidance, and reinforcement of values, noting that the church has a responsibility to support youths who choose a path often questioned by society.