"Anglican Girls' Grammar School (AGGS): The School That Nurtures Excellence and Character"

When we had our first child, Mmesoma, after we got married, the first book on parenting that I stumbled upon was The Strong-Willed Child by James Dobson. I’ve never questioned why certain things come my way because I believe that God shapes our paths, guiding us to things and places according to His will.

Naturally, I devoured the book even before my daughter knew how to call me “Dada,” as she so often does now. As she grew, I began to understand why God had led me to that book. Parenting, indeed, is no easy journey. If I hadn’t read it, I can only imagine the challenges I would have faced, especially as an African parent.

There were times when this little girl of mine would remove buttons from the piano or the remote and casually say sorry when she saw me upset. Or she would pour powder into the speakers, leaving me wondering how a child could think and behave in such a manner. Now, I laugh when I remember these moments. ??

While we had countless lovely moments, there were also challenging ones that sometimes left me completely at a loss for what to do next.

During one of my reflective moments, I stumbled upon a verse of scripture that struck me deeply: "The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few. Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest to send more labourers." After praying, I felt an overwhelming sense that it was time to take my beloved daughter, Mmesoma, to a boarding school. The only school that came to mind was Anglican Girls' Grammar School, Abuja (AGGS).

With the support of her maths teacher, Prof. Henry Nwachia (highly recommended maths coach), I took her to the school for the entrance exams. She chopped ?? (my word for pass) the exams, and we were all set to begin. It was incredibly difficult to let my Minstru—my pianist par excellence—go, but I believed it was for the best.

The story of her first term could fill too many pages: from losing belongings to getting into fights (no one could ever bully Mmesoma—she's a trained boxer), to starving herself because she couldn’t adjust to the food, to sleeping without air conditioning or waking at specific times. It was tough, but each day got better.

It improved quickly because God revealed to me the new labourer in my daughter’s life: my own Harvest. That labourer was the Principal, Mrs. Nkiruka Nwofor, and the VP Admin, Mrs. Elizabeth Fidelis as well as other great staff like Mrs. Florence and the Matrons.

As I write this, I’ve chosen not to let my excitement cloud my judgment, but I still feel compelled to share. I believe that my children belong to a community, and if I truly want the best for my community, I cannot be selfish. I must share things that could benefit everyone, even if I fear that too many beneficiaries might limit the attention given to my child.

AGGS is a well-rounded school, verified by me, with exceptionally high educational standards that cater to many needs of your daughters.

There is a culture of high moral standards, excellent academic expectations (your daughter must study hard there!), technology compliance and staff who pay close attention to issues like bullying. They have a strong stance against lesbianism, serve super food (the Principal and staff eat the same meals as the students), and offer an open-door policy with a kind, patient Principal who will listen to your concerns. Moreover, it is an affordable school—you don’t need to break the bank to pay the fees, despite the inflation we face in Nigeria.

Even if my recommendation comes late, it is not too late for you to reconsider your choice because you are making a decision that will impact your daughter’s life, giving her the chance to be groomed into a remarkable young lady.

What do you see when you look at the attached photo: a Principal, a Mother, or Both?

Click the link ???? https://youtu.be/vslJhl2r5GY to watch my daughter perform a song by Adele titled Love in the Dark. She holds no right to the song.

You have a girl, take her there and thank me later.

NB. When I can vouch for a school for boys, I will tell you.

Shalom ???.

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