Apostle Dr. Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, the General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), has declared the acquisition of a church facility formerly utilized by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Marine Base branch, intending to transform it into a free educational institution for disadvantaged children.

In a Facebook announcement made on Friday, May 16, the clergyman and philanthropist from Port Harcourt disclosed that the purchase was financed through the church’s tithes and offerings.

Instead of establishing an additional OPM branch, as suggested by one of his pastors, Chinyere opted to repurpose the building for educational use, highlighting the urgent need within the community.

“By the Grace of GOD ALMIGHTY… I just used tithes and offerings from the church to buy a church building that will be converted to another OPM free school. My Pastor advised me to use the Church building for a branch of OPM church… but I refused” he wrote.

The decision was inspired by his recent visit to the area, which he described as “densely populated by very poor people,” where he witnessed children roaming the streets instead of attending school.

“Lack of education is one of the major causes of poverty, crime and lack of salvation of souls. One of the weapons the early missionaries used to win many souls to Christ is free schools, free hospitals… then they introduced Jesus,” he explained.

The apostle, who is also a traditional ruler, criticised the trend of saturating communities with multiple church branches.

“What is the essence of opening church branches very close to each other while it is the same Gospel of Christ that is being preached? There are many widows in that same church that their children are not going to school because they cannot afford their school fees,” he queried.