A Nigerian woman’s journey from Islam to Christianity has ignited widespread reactions across social media after her son announced that she had been ordained a deaconess in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
The story was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @Optimistic_Ade, who revealed that his mother was ordained as a deaconess during a recent RCCG ordination service.
According to him, the milestone came exactly 30 years after she performed the Islamic pilgrimage (Hajj) as a Muslim.
“Yesterday, my mum got ordained as a Deaconess in the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
Exactly 30 years ago she performed Hajj as a Muslim, but today she is not just a born again Christian, but she is also a Deaconess.
Her story is inspiring and a fulfillment of the Biblical saying: ‘For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.’”
The post quickly gained traction, attracting thousands of reactions, comments and reposts from Nigerians with differing religious perspectives.
Mixed Reactions Trail the Announcement
While many Christians celebrated the testimony as an example of God’s transforming grace, several Muslim users questioned the significance of highlighting her previous faith and pilgrimage.
One commenter argued that performing Hajj does not necessarily indicate deep knowledge of Islam, while another suggested that the woman had simply chosen what he described as the “easier” religion.
Others asked why no photographs from her Hajj pilgrimage were included in the post, prompting the poster to dismiss the criticism.
Some users also engaged in theological exchanges, quoting verses from both the Bible and the Qur’an in support of their respective beliefs. In one response, the son cited John 14:6, where Jesus declares Himself “the way, the truth and the life,” after another user referenced Qur’an 3:19.
Despite the criticism, many Christians flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages, describing the woman’s journey as a powerful testimony of salvation and perseverance in faith.
Another user noted that she had actually been a born-again Christian for 27 years, indicating that her ordination was the culmination of nearly three decades of Christian service rather than a recent conversion.
A Story of Faith and Transformation
Although conversations around religious conversion often generate passionate responses in Nigeria’s multi-faith society, the woman’s story has resonated with many believers who see it as a testimony of personal transformation and steadfast commitment to her Christian faith.
Her ordination as an RCCG deaconess marks a significant milestone in a journey that, according to her family, began decades after leaving Islam and has now culminated in formal recognition for service within the church.
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