Above: New EA roof completed, plastering nearly complete.
STM Update 5.17.25
The Emmanuel Academy roof is complete, the exterior has been plastered and the only thing remaining is ceiling tiles, and that doesn't keep students and teachers from using the school. According to missionary Nnaji, who has headed up the project, "God bless you and the entire STM family. This means a whole lot to us as a mission, the children and their families."
Above: EA roof before repair project. Roof structural supports clearly failing and roof at risk of collapsing.
Below: Wall before repair.
Above: Same wall after repair
Original Post 2.4.25
STM is privileged to share in facilities development projects that extend gospel opportunities in Nigeria. We would like to update you on their progress here.
First is the Emmanuel Academy roofing project. As reported in the STM Newsletter (July 2024), Emmanuel Academy is a Christian secondary school founded by AMEN (Agape Mission and Evangelistic Network) to serve several villages near their main Mission Training Base in Plateau State. For nearly 30 years, the missionary staff of this school has been pointing both Christian and Muslim students toward Jesus. Many have committed their lives to Christ. Currently there are around 80 students at Emmanuel Academy, which is the only secondary school in the area. There is a massive need for educational opportunities especially in Nigeria's rural areas. Unfortunately, over the years, the termites have also been at work on the rafters making the roof unsafe and threatening to close the school.
We are now happy to report that STM was able to provide most of the funds, and AMEN has provided much of the labor, and the roof is nearly complete. There are many additional improvements that can be envisioned for this fruitful school in the future (see the STM Newsletter July 2024), but having a safe building is essential.
Above: Emmanuel Academy with roof removed and additional masonry rows added.
Below: Replacing rafters and metal roof
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