All You Need To Know CCI & Pst. Emmanuel Iren New School Propella School

Propella Schools Celebration Church International’s new tuition-free primary school in Ibadan officially opened in mid-September 2025 with a symbolic ringing of the first bell by Pastor (Apostle) Emmanuel Iren. The school began classes with roughly 80 pupils and aims to give children from low-income families access to quality education, covering tuition, books and uniforms while offering modern classroom facilities.

What is Propella Schools?

Propella Schools is the new education arm of Celebration Church International (CCI). Launched by Apostle Emmanuel Iren, the initiative currently runs primary classes (Primary 1–4) at its Ibadan location and describes itself as tuition-free, providing materials and learning tools to remove common financial barriers for families. The launch is being presented as a model CCI hopes to scale to additional locations.

The launch – bell, students and facilities

On the day of commissioning Pastor Iren rang the school’s first bell to mark the start of classes, a clip of that moment circulated on social media and helped spread the word about the initiative. The school opened with about 80 children and decorated the event with community leaders and parents in attendance. Organizers say classrooms are modern and include digital learning tools.

Why Propella Schools matters

Nigeria still faces a huge out-of-school challenge: UNICEF reports roughly 10.5 million primary-age children in the country are not in formal schooling. Programs like Propella Schools aim to chip away at that gap by removing cost barriers and adding capacity in underserved communities, a small but meaningful step toward wider access.

About Pastor Emmanuel Iren and Celebration Church International

Emmanuel Iren is the founder and lead pastor of Celebration Church International (CCI), a rapidly growing church with a strong youth focus. Iren’s public profile, author, gospel artist and church leader, has helped draw attention to Propella Schools. The project fits a wider trend of faith-based groups launching social services (education, healthcare, community programs) to complement government efforts.

What parents and the community should know

• Enrollment started at launch and the school is prioritizing children from low-income families.

• The initial operation covers Primary 1–4; organizers plan to expand class levels as the program grows.

• For updates or announcements you can follow the Propella Schools social media presence.

How you can help spread the word

If you’re excited about Propella Schools, share the story on social media, tag local education groups, or highlight it in community forums awareness helps attract volunteers, partners and sustainable support. (This article does not solicit donations; check official CCI/Propella channels if you want to partner or support formally.)

Propella Schools is CCI’s first free primary school in Ibadan, launched by Pastor Emmanuel Iren on September 15, 2025, with about 80 students. It provides tuition-free classes (Primary 1–4), aims to scale, and responds to Nigeria’s large out-of-school population.