The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has announced plans to train over 100,000 young Nigerians in technology-related skills as part of its Mega Music Festival 2.0. The event is scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026, at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos, and is expected to draw thousands of worshippers from across Nigeria and beyond.
RCCG Young Adult and Youth Tech Fellowship
During the festival, the church will officially launch the RCCG Young Adult and Youth Tech Fellowship. This four-month programme will provide practical training in data analysis, product development, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, software development, and digital innovation.
Sola Olukoya, Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Youth Affairs, stated: "This transformational initiative is designed to empower over 100,000 young adults and youths through an intensive four-month practical, hands-on technology training programme."
Preparing Youth for Global Opportunities
Olukoya explained that the church's mission is to prepare young Nigerians for global workforce opportunities while contributing to national development. He said: "Our mission is to equip young people spiritually, mentally, and professionally — giving them the tools required to access global workforce opportunities, create solutions, build enterprises, and contribute meaningfully to national development." The programme is being organised in partnership with Reach4Christ.
Mega Music Festival 2.0: Worship and Innovation
The festival, themed "A New Season," will combine worship, prayers, thanksgiving, and prophetic declarations for Nigeria. Olukoya noted that the event was inspired by the belief that collective worship and prayer can usher in national transformation. "We believe that when a people honour God with genuine praise, the land responds with increase, restoration, peace, and divine blessings," he said.
The church will use the gathering to pray for economic recovery, security, education, innovation, and national progress. Olukoya added: "We believe the new season Nigeria desires must include a generation of young people who are empowered, innovative, productive, and guided by godly values."
Ministers and Performances
The festival will feature gospel ministers including Nathaniel Bassey, Dunsin Oyekan, Yinka Alaseyori, and Bidemi Olaoba. Senior ministers such as J. F. Odesola and J. T. Kalejaiye will lead prayer sessions, while Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of RCCG, will pronounce blessings and prophetic declarations over the nation.
Logistics and Volunteer Support
Over 5,000 volunteers have been mobilised to support the event in areas such as security, logistics, medical support, sanitation, and crowd management. Free buses will operate from designated locations across Lagos and Ogun states to convey worshippers to and from the venue.
Olukoya described the festival as more than a musical event, saying: "It is an altar of praise. It is a sound of hope. It is a movement of transformation. It is a declaration that Nigeria is entering a new season."
In related news, the Federal Government-backed 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme has opened applications for its Talent Registry, offering thousands of Nigerians access to well-paying tech jobs with monthly salaries starting from ₦150,000. The initiative, launched in partnership with Skill Ladders and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is expected to provide over 3,000 tech job opportunities across various digital skill areas.
