Charterhouse Lagos marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for its secondary school, furthering its commitment to providing world-class British independent education in Nigeria.
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 the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Ambrose; the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Bolaji Ogunlende; and the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Tolani Ali Balogun.
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Speaking on behalf of the Governor, Salu-Hundeyin, praised 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.
Director of Education at Charterhouse Lagos, John Todd, expressed excitement about the new chapter. “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.