Dr. Edward Olutoke, popularly known as “Dr. YouTube” and the “Field Marshal of the Poverty Fighter Squad,” has reaffirmed his commitment to combating poverty through financial empowerment.
In an exclusive interview, with Priscimedia, the successful entrepreneur and philanthropist shared insights into his journey, his beliefs on wealth creation, and his unconventional approach to church leadership.
Dr. Olutoke, who leads the Givers Embassy, a faith-based organization, emphasized the need to shift the focus of churches away from monetary contributions.
He argued that modern churches have placed excessive emphasis on tithes and offerings, diverting from their primary purpose of spiritual and social support.
“The moment you mention church, everybody is thinking money, tithes, offerings but should that be? Church is a special place where people come together to thank God for His mercies and help one another navigate life before death comes,” he stated.
Citing biblical references, he insisted that Jesus never mandated the collection of tithes and offerings, challenging anyone to prove otherwise.
He maintained that churches should be self-sustaining through the goodwill of members who feel genuinely moved to give, rather than through compulsory financial obligations.
“If you don’t have the money to run a church, close the church. The owner of the church knows what to do,” he asserted.
Dr. Olutoke’s passion for poverty eradication stems from his own experiences.
He was born into a broken home, he was raised by his grandparents until their passing left him orphaned at the age of nine. His father, upon remarrying, refused to acknowledge him, leading to years of hardship.
At just 15 years old, he was forced to leave home and survive on the streets.
Engaging in various menial jobs, including bricklaying and shoemaking, he struggled to fund his education.
“All I wanted was just to finish secondary school and make sure I attended university,” he recalled.
Determined to further his education, he reconnected with his mother, who had remarried and was running a fufu (cassava flour) business.
She offered him an opportunity to sell fufu in exchange for saving up his school fees.
Through sheer perseverance, he raised the required amount and eventually completed his education, later earning a PhD.
Despite his achievements, Dr. Olutoke does not see success as a final destination but rather as an ongoing journey.
“Success is not a destination. It’s a journey. Any man who succeeds in putting a smile on another person’s face is successful,” he stated.
Dr. Olutoke now dedicates his life to helping others escape poverty through education and financial literacy.
His message to society is clear poverty is not inevitable, which is why he has introduced a community called Video Wealth where people come together to assist one another in becoming wealthy, and with the right mindset, anyone can rise above their circumstances.
“We have too many poor people around us, and we are not bothered. We need to fight poverty, not just with words but with action,” he urged.
Through his work, Dr. Olutoke continues to inspire individuals to take control of their financial destinies while advocating for a church system that prioritizes spiritual growth and social responsibility over financial gain.
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