A viral post circulating on social media has claimed that Pastor Emmanuel Iren, founder of Celebration Church International (CCI), described Nigeria’s security system as “the best in the world.”

However, checks across multiple credible media outlets show no record of such a statement being made by the cleric.

Pastor Iren, who is also the President of the Youth Wing of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has not issued any comment or sermon praising Nigeria’s security architecture in such terms. Neither the official social media handles of Celebration Church International nor reputable Nigerian news platforms—including Punch, Vanguard, Channels Television, or Premium Times—have published any statement supporting the viral claim.

The pastor, known for his measured commentary on national issues and moral leadership, has in the past focused more on faith, personal growth, and social responsibility than on political or security matters. Recent verified reports linked to him have instead centered on his appointment within the PFN and his clarification of allegations concerning misconduct within church circles.

Media analysts believe the false attribution may have originated from social media users attempting to stir controversy or parody ongoing discussions about Nigeria’s insecurity.

The country continues to battle challenges such as terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping across several regions—issues that have drawn consistent public criticism of the nation’s security system.

As of the time of this report, Pastor Iren has made no public response to the claim. However, observers have urged the public to verify information before sharing, stressing that the spread of false statements can harm the reputations of public figures and distort public discourse.

In the absence of any verified evidence, the statement that Pastor Emmanuel Iren called Nigeria’s security system “the best in the world” remains unsubstantiated and misleading.