Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing educational excellence with the official commissioning of 150 million Charterhouse Lagos Primary School in Ogombo, Ajah, and the groundbreaking ceremony for its secondary school.
Speaking at the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the governor said he was proud to launch the first British independent school in Nigeria and West Africa.
He described the development as a significant milestone aligned with his administration’s vision for inclusive and high-quality education under the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Developmental Agenda.
“Charterhouse Lagos embodies a legacy of excellence while pioneering innovations tailored to our unique context. By offering the British National Curriculum alongside a strong Nigerian and African Studies Programme, the school ensures that our children are globally competitive yet deeply rooted in their heritage,” he said.
He highlighted that integrating global and local curricula at Charterhouse Lagos would not only prepare students for top universities worldwide but also equip them to contribute to Nigeria’s development as future leaders.
Governor Sanwo-Olu commended the collaboration between Lagos State and Charterhouse Lagos, emphasizing the impact of public-private partnerships in transforming the education sector. He specifically applauded the Director of Education and Founding Head, Mr. John Todd, for ensuring that 90% of the school’s workforce consists of Nigerians and for his commitment to teacher training through the annual Festival of Education.
He further noted that with institutions like Charterhouse Lagos, families no longer need to send their children abroad to access quality education.
“For decades, Nigerian families have faced the tough decision of sending their children overseas for education. Today, Charterhouse Lagos changes that narrative.”
“For decades, Nigerian families have faced the heart-wrenching joy of sending their children abroad for education. Today, Charterhouse Lagos disrupts that initiative. The Charterhouse Lagos campus, a $150m model on 70 hectares in Ogombola, will provide world-class education here in Lekki.”
Nigerian and African Studies Programme, the school ensures that our children are globally competitive yet deeply rooted in their heritage,” he said.
He highlighted that integrating global and local curricula at Charterhouse Lagos would not only prepare students for top universities worldwide but also equip them to contribute to Nigeria’s development as future leaders.
“It keeps families united, invests tuition fees within our economy, and even attracts international families seeking the reverse of ‘japa’ that is, ‘japada,’ as we call it. This is a resounding vote of confidence in Lagos State, a testament to our growing reputation as a hub of innovation and opportunity. The primary and secondary schools that we commission today offer state-of-the-art facilities that are incubators for talent.”
The event included a guided tour of the campus, led by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, alongside Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, and Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem. The Ologombo of Ogombo Kingdom, Oba Abiodun Ogunbo, was also in attendance.