With Charterhouse’ no Nigerian family needs seek overseas education — Todd

… as Charterhouse Lagos expands with secondary school

John Todd, director of education at Charterhouse Lagos, has emphasised that Nigerians would not need to travel overseas for primary and secondary education because they can benefit from the superlative learning outcome the school obtained in the British Independent School here.

Todd disclosed this while expressing his excitement about the new chapter of the Charterhouse Lagos when he said; “Opening our secondary, boarding school is a huge milestone. It marks the culmination of so many plans.

“No Nigerian family needs to travel overseas because they can benefit from a world-class British Independent School education here in Lagos at Charterhouse Lagos,” he said.

Charterhouse Lagos marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for its secondary school, which further highlighted its commitment to providing world-class British independent education in Nigeria.

The founding head of Charterhouse Lagos speaking at the event emphasised the collaborative spirit behind the project, stating, “Having the governor commission our primary school and carry out the groundbreaking for our secondary school speaks to the strong partnership between public and private sectors.

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“The level of excellence we have achieved in opening Charterhouse Lagos is a testament that in Lagos State, anything is possible,” Todd said.

Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the secretary to the state government, speaking on behalf of the governor, applauded Charterhouse Lagos for its dedication to educational excellence.

“Charterhouse Lagos is setting a benchmark for what is possible in education in Lagos State. This groundbreaking signifies not only an investment in infrastructure but in the future of our children and the prosperity of the state,” she said.

The event, which was attended by key figures from the Lagos State government, highlighted the strong partnership between the public and private sectors in advancing educational opportunities.

Notable attendees included Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the secretary to the state government (SSG), Folashade Ambrose, the Lagos State commissioner for commerce, cooperatives, trade and investment; Bolaji Ogunlende, the commissioner for youth and social development; and Tolani Ali-Balogun, the commissioner for basic and secondary education.

The ceremony reflects Charterhouse Lagos’ mission to provide exceptional education and to work alongside the Lagos State government to improve educational opportunities for young people in Nigeria.