The Omega Power Ministry (OPM) has once again demonstrated its commitment to social welfare by opening a new tuition-free school for disadvantaged children, Months after a significant setback. This follows the demolition of one of its key facilities along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos earlier this year.
The demolished property, which had served as a free school for orphans and children of widows, was removed by the Lagos State Government as part of redevelopment efforts linked to the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). Though the government awarded compensation of ₦123 million, the church had valued the building at nearly ₦900 million.
Rather than allow the loss to hinder its mission, the ministry, under the leadership of Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, redirected its efforts. Upon visiting the Marine Base area, the Apostle was struck by the dire conditions and the lack of access to education for many children. This inspired him to purchase a new property in the area and convert it into another free school.
“I realized that having many church branches close to each other isn’t as impactful as using some of those resources to serve people who desperately need help,” Apostle Chinyere explained. He added that OPM is now reviewing its infrastructure strategy, aiming to repurpose closely located branches into schools or hospitals to better serve the community.
He questioned the rationale behind investing heavily in physical church buildings when members are struggling to meet basic needs like education and healthcare. “The church is not about the structure, but the lives inside it. Our calling is to uplift people, especially the poor and vulnerable,” he said.
Apostle Chinyere also emphasized the need for accessible education, pointing to its role in combating crime and social inequality. “When children are educated, regardless of their tribe or religion, society becomes safer and more prosperous,” he stated.
This move reflects OPM’s broader vision to place people at the center of its ministry, echoing the church’s longstanding philosophy that human lives are more valuable than any building.
