President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s early education has been detailed in an autobiography published by the Nigerian Embassy, as viewed by Legit.ng. The document specifies that Tinubu began his schooling at St. John’s Primary School Aroloya in Lagos before proceeding to Children Home School in Ibadan for his secondary education.
Tinubu’s Primary School in Lagos
According to the autobiography, President Tinubu first attended St. John’s Primary School Aroloya, located at 30, Palm Street, Aroloya, Lagos Island, Lagos. The school was founded in 1857 in a small shed within church grounds and expanded over the years. By 1870, it had a T-shaped building, and later, a three-storey structure was completed on September 28, 1954. The new building was commissioned by Hon. Ike Nwachukwu, then Federal Minister for Education. On October 11, 1954, staff and pupils officially moved into the facility, which remains on the same site today.
Many prominent Nigerians are said to have passed through its classrooms, making the institution a cornerstone of Lagos’ educational history. The school can be reached via phone on +2348064804573 for enquiries.
Secondary Education at Children Home School Ibadan
After completing his primary education, the published biography showed that Tinubu proceeded to Children Home School in Ibadan. This institution, though less documented in the public domain, is noted as the next step in the president’s academic journey.
The revelation provides a clearer picture of Tinubu’s formative years, which were previously not widely known. The autobiography, published by the Nigerian Embassy, serves as an official account of his early life, offering historical context to his rise in Nigerian politics.
This detailed account of Tinubu’s schooling underscores the educational background of Nigeria’s current leader, linking his personal history to the broader narrative of Lagos and Ibadan’s educational systems. The information is expected to be of interest to historians, educators, and the general public seeking to understand the president’s roots.
