In 1993 Dr. Samuel Ngewa became acting principal of NEGST.

Tony Wilmot became the first Principal of NEGST in 1983. The library is named after him.

“I joined the board of NEGST when Mr Tony Wilmot, Dr Tokunbo Adeyemo and Dr Modupe Taylor-Pearce were principals, and there were only the chicken coops of the old farm for lectures, offices and dining. The board had quite a few crisis meetings; but the Lord was very gracious to us all the way, and there was massive development. We heartily welcomed the assistance provided from abroad, and especially by Hilfe fur Bruder. It is with much gratitude to God that I see how far NEGST has come since those days, and the fact that it is currently being headed by one of our Alumni in the person of Dr Douglas Carew.”  Emmanuel Oladipo

Dr. Carew was installed as Vice Chancellor in 2005, issuing in a period of stability, curriculum standardization and steady growth.

“Cucu”, Kiswahili for grandmother, has been living and selling vegetables at NEGST since 1988. “I am praying for NEGST. They have loved me in my old age.”

“Block G”, a student housing facility containing four 2-bedroom apartments, was the first of the current student accommodations to be built–in 1986.

Foot washing, an act of humility that Jesus wants us to emulate, was a traditional part of Dr. Carew’s installation service in 2004.

These 1990s students are standing in front of an open field where the current library is now located.

Dr. Taylor-Pearce, the first African principal of NEGST, served from 1986-1993. During a recent campus visit, he said, “When I came, NEGST looked like a farm. I had big dreams for NEGST and I am now looking at a dream come true.”

Hairstyles and clothing may have changed since the early 80s, but the passing of the decades has not changed the 11 o’clock tea hour at NEGST.