Nigerian Institute of Arts and Theological Studies (NIATS) / Bear Valley Bible Institute (BVBI)
INTRODUCTION
NIATS/BVBI continues on an upward trajectory. The school is in a present that looks to a promising future. However, the future only comes when the present becomes the past. Therefore, as the school looks to an exciting future, it reflects on the past. Our gratitude goes to God almighty for His abundant grace and mercy. Our appreciation also goes to the entire Bear Valley family and the stakeholders of NIATS for their unwavering support.
OKORO’S BURIAL
July 2025 was the last month of the second semester of the 2024/2025 academic year. The month was full of activities. The sorrowful event shall first be mentioned, as it is said, “He who laughs last laughs best.” It was the demise of our colleague, Mr. Okoro. He was one of three men who manned the school’s gate. He died following a brief illness, and was buried on July 14, 2025. Please pray for those who survived him, especially his wife and children.
LIBRARY
As of the month of July, the students were very excited to see the development that came in particularly from the library aspect. They noted that printing of assignments will no longer be a burden to them. Some of them said that "at least, they can boot on and also boot off computers. They can print, create files, folders, and they are beginning to use the Microsoft programs. E.g, Ms word. More importantly, some of them have bought android phones to enable them to navigate the digital library.
GARDEN WORK
Good environment, good health, good health, good study for the students.
As of the month of July, the NIATS compound is very clean. This is through the effort of the gardeners and the school management by providing brushing machines and the necessary materials, such as fuel, engine oils, brusher lines, and key starters to make sure the garden work aspect is effective. Moreover, whenever the power supply goes off, the generator is put on to ensure that the students accomplish the academic task ahead of them.
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
NIATS/BVBI is a school. Yes! And learning is a typical activity here. Therefore, the mention of A-C-A-D-E-M-I-C-S (academics) arouses the community’s joy. The last two weeks of July were the most interesting weeks for the students. Actually, it was not a period of intensive academic works such as lectures, term paper research and writing, etc. Instead, it was the time when the much that had been given was required. Lectures ended July 11. And July 14 – 18 was a week for revision, as the students prepared for examinations that were approaching. They were also required to submit their term paper works and make presentations. The final examination tests were administered between July 21 and 25, and vacation for the semester began immediately. Returning to the subject of the future, the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic session begins August 12. The school eagerly awaits this time, as it will mark the commencement of the Advanced Diploma program. The month will also usher in a new and balanced academic calendar. Pray more for NIATS/BVBI. The Lord is faithful!
CONCLUSION
Thank you for your support. The good Lord watches over you, and may it please Him to bless you abundantly more.