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OPM announces entrance exams for free autism, Down syndrome school

OPM announces entrance exams for free autism, Down syndrome school
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Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere of Omega Power Ministries has announced entrance examinations for the church's free school dedicated to children with autism and Down syndrome. The initiative aims to provide specialized educational access to underprivileged families who cannot afford private care.
Context & Background
  • ✦The OPM Free School for Autism and Down Syndrome was founded in 2020 to bridge the gap in educational access for children with developmental conditions from disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • ✦The ministry funds its educational initiatives, including 46 free schools and a technical college, through tithes and offerings from church members.
Key Figures & Named Entities
•Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, Founder and General Overseer of OPM, who is leading the recruitment initiative.•The ministry has awarded more than 10,000 local and international university scholarships to disadvantaged Nigerians.
Outlook & Next Steps
Interested parents and guardians are expected to register their children for the entrance examinations scheduled for November 14, 2026, in Port Harcourt.
Key Takeaways
AI Summary
  • ✦Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere of Omega Power Ministries (OPM) has announced entrance examinations for the church's free school for children with autism and Down syndrome.
  • ✦The entrance examinations are scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
  • ✦The initiative targets children from less privileged backgrounds who are unable to afford specialized education for developmental conditions.
Key Facts:October 2020: The OPM Free School for Autism and Down Syndrome was established in Port Harcourt.Monday, November 9, 2026: Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere announced the upcoming entrance examinations.Saturday, November 14, 2026: The scheduled date for the entrance examinations for the free school.
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The Founder and General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has announced entrance examinations for admission into the church’s free school for children with autism and Down syndrome.

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Who is eligible to register for the OPM free school entrance exams?

Children living with autism or Down syndrome whose parents or guardians are from less privileged backgrounds and cannot afford specialized education.

What provisions are included in the free education offered by the school?

The school provides free education, specialized therapists, special education teachers, uniforms, textbooks, school bags, and dedicated transportation.

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