APRIL 2020 NARRATIVE REPORT
INTRODUCTION
As the world continues the struggle to contain the Covid19 pandemic, our hope and faith remain pinned on God to continue protecting you and eventually help expects to come up with a medical solution. It is a time when governments, church leaders and other leaders at various levels should depend upon God and make the right and necessary decisions. Certainly, it has not been easy for many, BVBIZ included. However, we are grateful to God for seeing us through the month of April, through under an extended lockdown. We can report on the following;.
1.0 CHANGE OF PROGRAMS
Due to the COVID19 pandemic and lockdowns that have ensured, our programs at BVBIZ remain on suspension. The new intake which was supposed to start classes on the 13th of May will now start at a later date depending on the prevailing situation and government pronouncements. The field practicum which should have commenced on the 25th of April remain suspended also. Our apologies to all congregations that had gone out of their way to prepare for the coming of students.
2.0 NEW INTAKE
To date, 14 students (12 singles and a couple) have been accepted. This is the school’s third intake since its inception in 2016.
3.0 SITE DEVELOPMENT
In April, there was some progress that took place to the hostel that had been under construction since September last year. The following were done successfully; digging of septic tank, digging of soak away tank, plastering of the structure, rough floors, installation of four exterior and three interior doors. The new intake is expected to commence classes at this new site once the lockdown is uplifted and if all things are equal.
4.0 MOVEMENT TO THE NEW SITE
BVBIZ will be moving to the permanent site at the end of May. Though difficult but it is exciting. It is difficult in that the structure is not yet fully complete. Rather than continue paying rentals, BVBIZ management has given a notice to the owner of the present facility which the school has been using. Funds meant for rent will now be able to slowly pay for some of the outstanding materials that are needed. At the end of May, therefore, BVBIZ shall officially move to the permanent site.
CONCLUSION
When all is said and done, glory and honour should always be given to God Almighty who gives each of us strength even in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic. Our prayer at BVBIZ is that God be with you all during this difficult moment.