‘I Know Myself’: Adeboye Shares Reason for Avoiding Female Secretaries

• Pastor Enoch Adeboye says his decision to stop working with female secretaries for late-night duties is a personal precaution to avoid “unnecessary situations or misunderstandings,” sparking debates on boundaries, gender and leadership.

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has explained why he no longer appoints female secretaries.

Addressing members of his congregation, Adeboye said his schedule often keeps him in the office until very late at night, and he became concerned about the risks of being alone with members of the opposite gender during these hours.

He said this prompted him to switch to male secretaries for late-night assignments, describing the move as a personal precaution rather than a form of gender discrimination.

According to him:

“From the moment I got to a stage where at night I still have to work, I cease to have a female secretary. Some people think it is gender discrimination. I know myself. I know who I was before Jesus saved my soul.”

Adeboye stressed that his previous female secretaries were highly professional and committed.

“If you were to get a secretary like the last one I had, she was a wonderful child of God… Wonderful lady. True child of the living God.”

He illustrated the dilemma with a hypothetical scenario:

“Now can we imagine… at 2 a.m., we are through now, sir. Is there any way I can help you? You know, a cup of tea to relax. At 2 a.m., Jonah…”

His remarks quickly made rounds online, triggering mixed reactions. Some applauded him for setting clear boundaries, while others questioned whether the decision implies distrust or reinforces gender stereotypes.

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Here are some reactions:

@pbtips_ commented, “Make dem no go put something for baba drink then climb him joystick 😎 Come record for future purpose.”

@barfield_gina wrote, “Respecting boundaries is important, but assuming danger based solely on gender overlooks trust and personal responsibility.”

@kvnqobi shared, “Moral of the story: prevention is better than cure.”

Adeboye’s explanation has reopened conversations on personal boundaries, accountability, and leadership in faith-based institutions. While many view his decision as a wise measure rooted in self-awareness, others believe it sparks deeper questions about gender and workplace dynamics.