The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has commended Christ Embassy for fulfilling its promise to establish an InnerCity Missions nursery and primary school under the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International, in Warri to provide free quality education for indigent children.
The monarch, who spoke through Chief Mene Brown during the commissioning of the school in Ijala Community, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, described the initiative as a worthy investment in the future of children.
He commended Christ Embassy for constructing the modern school under the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International, urging residents of Ijala to protect the facility and make the best use of the opportunity provided for their children.The magnificent smart school complex is equipped with modern ICT facilities and STEM learning equipment.
The Hon Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof Tonukari Nyerhovwo formally commissioned the school , urging residents of the community to make good use of the opportunities offered by the free school. He further harped on the commitment of the administration of governor Oborevwori to the development of the education sector of the state.
Earlier, the Zonal Director, Christ Embassy Ministry Centre, Warri, Pastor Mary Owase, expressed appreciation to the monarch for donating the land for the project, adding that the school with capacity for more pupils, would commence with 350 children receiving basic education.
According to her, the pupils would receive free school uniforms, shoes, school bags, books, stationery, learning kits and at least one nutritious meal every school day.
Owase disclosed that the Warri campus is the 13th InnerCity Mission School in Nigeria and the 25th in the global network of the organisation’s 100 per cent free schools.
“What you see here today is a decision to give children a future, a determination to build excellent educational infrastructure in Delta State and to ensure that indigent children in Ijala have equal opportunities as their counterparts anywhere in the world “, she said.
Former Deputy governor of Delta state, and Deacon in the church , Dr Kingsley Otuaro who gave the vote of thanks also expressed hope that the initiative would add immense value to the children.
