RCCG Youth Province Empowers 2,150 Children With Back-To-School Supplies

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Youth Province 1, Festac, has provided back-to-school supplies to 2,150 children across its parishes in a move aimed at promoting education and easing the financial burden on parents as the new academic session begins.

According to a statement released by the province on Thursday, the “Back to School Drive” was held simultaneously in all parishes, distributing essential items including school bags, water bottles, exercise books, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, mathematical sets, and other learning materials.

Speaking at the event, Pastor-in-Charge of Youth Province 1, Pastor Oluwagbemileke Adeboye, explained that the initiative was organized by Pastor Martins Olusakin, Pastor-in-Charge of Province CSR, in collaboration with Pastor Abiodun Famojuro, Assistant Pastor-in-Charge of Province Administration.

Pastor Adeboye highlighted the significance of education for nation-building and personal development, stating, “Education is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children because it empowers them to dream bigger, think critically, and contribute meaningfully to society. By providing these items, we are investing in their future and ensuring that nothing stands in the way of their learning.”

Parents and guardians expressed gratitude for the initiative, noting that the support came at a critical time when many families are grappling with rising education costs. One beneficiary, 10-year-old David Oye, happily displayed his new school bag and mathematical set, saying, “I am happy because I can now go back to school with a new bag, books, and pencils.”

The leadership of RCCG Youth Province 1 reaffirmed its commitment to supporting education in its communities and pledged to make the Back-to-School Drive an annual program.

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of Nigeria’s largest Pentecostal churches with millions of members worldwide, has a long history of community support through its Christian Social Responsibility (CSR) arm and the His Love Foundation. Over the years, the church has backed initiatives in education, healthcare, and community development.

Earlier in January 2025, RCCG Youth Province 1 provided free Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) forms to indigent students, helping them access higher education without the burden of registration fees. In June 2024, RCCG Old Pen Cinema Parish donated five new desktop computers and refurbished nine others to Vetland Junior Grammar School in Agege, Lagos, to enhance ICT education. Additionally, RCCG Lagos Province 109, Abundant Rain Parish, supported vulnerable families and petty traders through empowerment programs, providing resources and training to improve livelihoods.

The church has also implemented initiatives to address broader social challenges affecting students. In September 2024, RCCG Youth Province 1 offered free bus rides to Lagos commuters, helping families and schoolchildren cope with rising transportation costs.