RCCG Celebrates Pastor Adeboye's 84th Birthday with Major Digital Skills Initiative
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), through its Continent 3 region, has launched a comprehensive free digital skills empowerment programme as part of celebrations marking the 84th birthday of its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye. This ambitious initiative, scheduled to commence on March 1, 2026, aims to directly benefit 8,400 individuals across Nigeria.
Strategic Response to Unemployment and Digital Divide
Pastor Johnson Funsho Odesola, the RCCG Continent 3 Overseer, announced the programme in a statement issued in Lagos on Monday, February 23, 2026. He emphasized that the initiative represents a strategic investment in Nigeria's future, specifically designed to tackle the twin challenges of unemployment and the digital divide that continue to hinder economic opportunities for countless young Nigerians.
"By investing in digital capacity building, RCCG Continent 3 seeks to honour the General Overseer's legacy of raising empowered, purpose-driven individuals who positively impact society," Odesola stated. He further clarified that this is not merely a celebratory gesture but a concrete effort to create pathways out of poverty and position Nigerians to compete effectively in the global digital economy.
Comprehensive Training in High-Demand Digital Fields
The programme will provide beneficiaries with practical, market-relevant skills across several critical digital domains. According to Pastor Odesola, the training curriculum will encompass:
- Video editing and animation
- Graphic design and content creation
- Digital marketing and social media management
- Monetisation strategies for digital skills
These areas have been specifically selected due to their growing importance for both employability and entrepreneurship within Nigeria's rapidly evolving digital landscape. The church believes that equipping individuals with these competencies will significantly enhance their prospects in the modern job market and enable them to launch sustainable digital ventures.
Honouring a Legacy of Empowerment and Service
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the celebrated General Overseer of RCCG, oversees a global network of over 40,000 parishes across 186 nations. A former mathematics professor at the University of Lagos, his life and ministry have been characterized by profound dedication to faith, academic excellence, and substantial societal contributions. This digital skills programme aligns with his longstanding commitment to empowerment, echoing the biblical principle from Zechariah 4:10: "Do not despise these small beginnings."
The initiative follows a pattern of community-focused projects by RCCG commemorating Adeboye's birthdays. Previous celebrations have included offering free medical surgeries, dialysis, consultations, and even free bus services to alleviate economic hardship for Nigerians. Reports indicate that over nine million people have already benefited from the church's various healthcare programs alone.
Through this latest endeavour, RCCG Continent 3 reaffirms its dedication to societal development, leveraging Pastor Adeboye's 84th birthday as a catalyst for meaningful, skill-based intervention that promises to reshape the economic futures of thousands of young Nigerians.
