Making an Impact in Abia State
REPORT OF THE NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES/ BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE – NIGERIA
NTIGHA- ONITCHA NGWA
FEBRUARY 2026
INTRODUCTION
The month of February has come and gone. We give God all the glory for keeping things going. We are also grateful to our loving supporters. Despite the difficult time, you have remained consistent with your support. Things are getting better. Gradually, we will continue to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
SEMINAR/LECTURESHIP
The general Seminar/Lectureship held from the 5th of February through the 7th. The theme of the lectureship was “Rebuilding the Broken Walls- A Case Study of the book of Nehemiah.” Seasoned preachers and teachers came from different states to attend. One of the unique things about the lectureship was that it drew people from Lagos, Cross River, Enugu, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Port Harcourt, etc. One of the highlights of the discussion was the lesson by Dr. Oghenerume Ogolo. The topic was on the “Double Helix Model.” Dr. Ogolo emphasized that the church needs the school and the school needs the church. The school trains the preachers and sends them back to the church, and the church needs to support the school materially to enable the school to carry out her functions properly. It was a wonderful experience. Over nine hundred people participated. There were five baptisms.
EVANGELISM
The students went out for evangelism at the church of Christ 20 Opopo Street. The school bus conveyed the students. The work is still ongoing, and the school is working to get the local congregations to invite the students every Saturday for evangelism. We are not there yet. We solicit your prayers in that regard.
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
The school activities are in top gear. The students are working hard on their papers as the midterm break draws near. It has also been observed that there is a growing interest in studies among the students. The school hopes to procure more hard-copy study materials. Commentaries on the book of Revelation and so on.
RENOVATIONS
Renovation of some structures in the school continued. At the end of the lectureship, there was a need to do additional work in anticipation of the annual ladies/Christian Girls Summit. This programme is scheduled to run from 5th to 7th of March 2026. The NIATS Campus Church of Christ has continued to oversee and host the program. The church solicits your support and prayers as the preparations are ongoing. Finishing touches have been made on the two lecturers’ apartment. They will move into their apartment, hopefully by the end of the lectureship.
BOREHOLE
The NIATS Family is very grateful for the sinking of a borehole by Healing Hands International. The borehole is very important to the school. It has solved the drinking water problem. The staff and students on campus are excited as the menace of typhoid fever caused by the absence of treated water has become a thing of the past. We are grateful to Chad Wagner for his timely intervention.
CONCLUSION
The story of the good things happening at NIATS is spreading abroad. The school management is grateful that the academic soundness and infrastructural development are worthy of mention. None of these could have been possible but for our able supporters. May our loving Father bless you all in Christ's name, amen. We thank our teaching staff for their resourcefulness. To our Bear Valley, we thank you. To the congregations and individuals supporting us, we are grateful.
Solomon Usim
Director, NIATS