Vera Anyim, a member of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre in Abuja pastored by Paul Enenche, has appealed to Nigerians to help her get better accommodation given the potential security risks associated with her newly found fame.
Anyim gave a testimony at the church’s headquarters in Abuja on April 15, noting that God helped her to become the first graduate in her family.
She said she got a bachelor of science degree in law from the National Open University of Nigeria.
Enenche however interrupted her, saying her testimony was a lie. He said lawyers get LLB not B.SC.
His comment was greeted with criticism as it was confirmed that Anyim truly graduated with a law degree from NOUN. Anyim later met with Enenche and wife, stating that she had no grudge against the clergyman.
However, Anyim made an appeal for financial help upon her return to Abuja from a fully sponsored holiday at the Portland Resorts Hotel in Port Harcourt, River State, offered by hotelier, Azubuike Ihemeje.
She said: “I’m back in Abuja, and I want to thank God for the successful journey granted to me and my team. This unexpected event brought me joy. I never dreamt of becoming a celebrity, but it happened suddenly, catching me unprepared.
“So, I want to use this opportunity to urge Nigerians to assist me with accommodation. I’m not financially buoyant enough to rent an apartment, and where I live is risky due to insecurity and its open nature.”
Dunamis church member Vera Anyim meets Paul Enenche over testimony controversy
Anyim said public attention has shifted towards her due to the money and valuable gifts she received.
“My brother and sister, who live with me, told me that people gathered and said they were waiting for me to return. I know the commoner on the street may not understand this, and many who do not know what happened before I left for Port Harcourt now think I was given millions of naira.
“I was given a cellphone worth N1.8 million, land, and others, and that’s why I’m asking for assistance to get accommodation where I can stay safely. I’m currently hiding from potential attacks and insecurity, and if there’s anyone I offended, please forgive me and assist me,” she said.
Anyim added that she could no longer move freely or sleep anywhere she pleased.
“As I’m speaking, I’m simply concealing myself so that people won’t come and misbehave around me. Please, if there’s any way you can help me secure accommodation where I can feel safe as a human being, intelligent people understand what I’m saying.
“Regarding matters like this, I don’t want to relocate or stay anywhere randomly. If you’re willing, you could assist me; nothing is too insignificant,” she said.
