The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has unveiled his prophecies for 2026, declaring that the new year will bring economic respite, new business opportunities, and a possible reversal of Nigeria’s migration wave.
Speaking during the RCCG crossover service at Redemption City in Ogun State, Adeboye said God had revealed to him that hunger would ease and that small and medium-sized enterprises would experience renewed growth after years of economic strain.
According to him, the prophecies came in two phases, with the second part still under prayerful consideration and likely to be released later.
“This year, there will be a reduction in hunger. Small and medium enterprises will begin to blossom,” he told the congregation.
Adeboye added that Nigeria could witness what he described as a “reverse japa” trend, commonly referred to as Japada, suggesting that some Nigerians who had relocated abroad in search of better opportunities would begin to return home.
“Something I can describe as reverse japa will happen. Many who travelled out will come back home,” he said.
On the global stage, Adeboye predicted a relatively calmer year, saying the possibility of a major international war was lower than in 2025.
However, he warned that the world should brace for extreme weather events similar to those experienced last year, including the likelihood of “a couple of major hurricanes.”
The cleric further declared that 2026 would be “more remarkable” than the outgoing year, with expanded opportunities, more victories, and fewer failures.
“There will be more breakthroughs, more successes and more victories. A lot of testimonies this year will begin with: ‘God remembered me at last’,” he added.
His pronouncements have since sparked animated conversations on social media, especially regarding the predicted return migration.
While some users greeted the message with enthusiasm, others questioned whether economic conditions were sufficient to attract returnees.
One user asked whether those already thriving abroad would willingly “return and start struggling again,” while others stressed that government policy must align with the prophecy for it to translate into reality.
Several commentators echoed the sentiment that beyond faith, concrete governance actions, job creation, and economic stability would be required to reduce hunger and genuinely reverse the japa trend.
As Nigerians step into 2026, Adeboye’s message has left many balancing hope with caution, waiting to see whether prophecy, policy and lived experience will align in the months ahead.
