The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Continent 3, has announced an ambitious plan to empower 8,400 Nigerians with free digital skills in celebration of the 84th birthday of its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye.
The programme, highlighted as a key activity marking the cleric’s milestone, seeks to equip youths, young adults, church members, and the wider public with practical, income-generating digital competencies, addressing both the rising unemployment rate and the opportunities presented by the growing global digital economy.
Coordinated by Love Transformation Academy, the empowerment arm of RCCG Love Assembly, Lagos Province 1—in collaboration with Faith Cometh Multimedia Consultants, the initiative will deliver structured training across RCCG parishes within Continent 3.
Speaking on Sunday at a press briefing in Lagos, the Continent 3 Overseer, Pastor Johnson Odesola, described the initiative as a reflection of the church’s dedication to spiritual and socio-economic transformation.
“This digital empowerment programme is our practical contribution to national development. It is designed not only to celebrate our father in the Lord at 84 but also to invest in people in a way that creates lasting value,” Odesola said.
He emphasised the need to prepare young Nigerians for the digital economy. “We are empowering 8,400 participants with relevant digital and entrepreneurial skills that can open doors to employment, freelancing and business ownership. This is in line with our Vision 2032 agenda for growth and transformation.”
The programme will cover courses such as video editing, graphic design, digital marketing, social media management, animation, content creation, and monetisation of digital skills. Odesola confirmed that all training will be free, with enrolment available on a first-come, first-served basis.
He added that RCCG parishes across regions, provinces, and zones in Continent 3 will serve as local study centres to ensure broad participation.
Training will also be accessible via Zoom, allowing participants to join sessions from their local parishes while benefiting from centralised instruction.
“This decentralised model ensures digital inclusion,” he noted. “Beyond the technical skills, participants will receive mentorship, follow-up support and opportunities for integration into community-based projects. The programme is open to everyone, including non-church members.”
Expected outcomes include the creation of employment and freelance opportunities, the development of digital entrepreneurs and content creators, and the amplification of faith-based social impact through skills training.
Pastor Richard Ayibiowu, the initiative’s Coordinator, described the project as “a faith-driven response to the economic realities facing many young people.”
“We believe the Church must not only preach hope but also create platforms that make hope practical,” he said. “By equipping individuals with monetisable digital skills, we are helping them build sustainable income pathways and contribute meaningfully to society.”
He added that pastors and church leaders across all regions and provinces have been mobilised to promote the programme widely and assist with seamless registration through designated study centres.
The empowerment initiative is part of the activities marking Adeboye’s 84th birthday, highlighting his enduring focus on youth development, education, and national transformation.
“With this initiative, we honour our General Overseer’s legacy of raising empowered, purpose-driven individuals,” Odesola said. “Our goal is to see thousands transformed, not just spiritually, but economically.”
For registration and further details, interested participants can contact RCCG administrative offices across Continent 3.
