RCCG empowers 200 youths in Lagos
In a move to tackle unemployment and drive economic empowerment, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Christ The Lord Parish, Lekki, Lagos, has trained over 200 youths, entrepreneurs, and small business
In a move to tackle unemployment and drive economic empowerment, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Christ The Lord Parish, Lekki, Lagos, has trained over 200 youths, entrepreneurs, and small business owners in AI and digital business skills.
The three-day AI Business Empowerment Bootcamp on the church premises, was sponsored by the Welfare Department as part of its Christian Social Responsibility, following its Economic Summit.
The training was facilitated by United States-based Fish For Life Foundation, which provided participants with hands-on, practical knowledge on how to leverage digital tools for income generation.
Participants were trained in AI-powered book writing and publishing, video creation and editing, YouTube channel development and monetisation, as well as freelancing on global platforms.
Pastor-in-Charge of the parish, Tunde Jenrola, representing Assistant Pastor-in-Charge of Region 11 and pastor-in-Charge of Lagos Province 20, Pastor Tunde Netufo, said the initiative was designed to position participants for opportunities in global digital economy.
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He noted AI has opened frontiers for wealth creation, stressing equipping youths with skills is critical to reducing unemployment and boosting economic productivity.
He said “this programme is about empowerment beyond words. It is about giving people tools to create income, build businesses, and compete globally using technology.”
Participants said the bootcamp is impactful, noting it has equipped them with practical skills to start digital businesses and explore new streams of income.
Organisers said the initiative underscores importance of strategic partnerships in delivering scalable empowerment, adding thatmore of such trainings would be introduced to support youths and entrepreneurs.
Stakeholders have continued to emphasise the need for increased investment in digital skills development as the global economy becomes increasingly technology-driven.
