Lokoja
has served as the pioneer of primary education in northern Nigeria. The first
primary school in Northern Nigeria was established in Lokoja in the year 1865
by the renowned Bishop Ajayi Crowder during his missionary work. Ever since,
primary education has witnessed some development and serious setback due to
neglect.
has served as the pioneer of primary education in northern Nigeria. The first
primary school in Northern Nigeria was established in Lokoja in the year 1865
by the renowned Bishop Ajayi Crowder during his missionary work. Ever since,
primary education has witnessed some development and serious setback due to
neglect.
Primary
education is very important in giving children the required start for life. The
school forms their perception of life. They learn the art of reading and
writing which they will later apply as the go further in their educational
pursuit. However, this has been neglected by our fathers even though they
witnessed and enjoyed a sound primary education in their day.
education is very important in giving children the required start for life. The
school forms their perception of life. They learn the art of reading and
writing which they will later apply as the go further in their educational
pursuit. However, this has been neglected by our fathers even though they
witnessed and enjoyed a sound primary education in their day.
Since
the introduction of primary education in Lokoja, not much improvement has been
experienced. The failure of the government to build on the foundation provided
by the missionaries led to the falling glory of the primary school system. The establishment
of private schools is an attempt to awaken the once vibrant and productive
educational system.
the introduction of primary education in Lokoja, not much improvement has been
experienced. The failure of the government to build on the foundation provided
by the missionaries led to the falling glory of the primary school system. The establishment
of private schools is an attempt to awaken the once vibrant and productive
educational system.
Private
individuals and organisations took up the challenge to provide qualitative
education.
This
led to the establishment of primary schools in Lokoja equipped with cutting-edge
learning facilities and well-trained teachers. Amongst the numerous primary
schools that came with this awakening goal, below are few that have demonstrated
excellence in their services.
individuals and organisations took up the challenge to provide qualitative
education.
This
led to the establishment of primary schools in Lokoja equipped with cutting-edge
learning facilities and well-trained teachers. Amongst the numerous primary
schools that came with this awakening goal, below are few that have demonstrated
excellence in their services.
1. Rock ‘N’ Garden Nursery and Primary
School
Rock N garden Nursery and primary school is
located at No. 4 Ule close Lokoja G.R.A opposite the government house. The
school operates the Montessori system of teaching where children are observed
from toddler and given
attention according to their ability. Montessori system was developed in Italy
by the first woman physician Dr. Maria Montessori.
located at No. 4 Ule close Lokoja G.R.A opposite the government house. The
school operates the Montessori system of teaching where children are observed
from toddler and given
attention according to their ability. Montessori system was developed in Italy
by the first woman physician Dr. Maria Montessori.
Each
child is unique and trained to develop and exhibit his/her uniqueness. The
system helps the child as an individual to build capacity, and encourages
curiosity, creativity, making the children explore, investigate and acquire
knowledge by themselves.
child is unique and trained to develop and exhibit his/her uniqueness. The
system helps the child as an individual to build capacity, and encourages
curiosity, creativity, making the children explore, investigate and acquire
knowledge by themselves.
At
RNG, self-accelerated education is the focus. Such, the students are given the
opportunity to reach full potential in all facets of their life.
RNG, self-accelerated education is the focus. Such, the students are given the
opportunity to reach full potential in all facets of their life.
RNG
has provided a suitable learning environment, spacious classroom and learning
aid accessible by each child, audio-visual facility and well-trained teacher to
facilitate and implement the Montessori system of learning.
has provided a suitable learning environment, spacious classroom and learning
aid accessible by each child, audio-visual facility and well-trained teacher to
facilitate and implement the Montessori system of learning.
2. Papa’s Grace International School
Another
stop for quality primary education in Lokoja is Papa’s Grace International
School. Located at no. 33 along Federal University Lokoja, the school is built
to raise pupils of high intellects, educational excellence, and moral values. This
vision prompted
the founder to engage the services of qualified
professionals as teaching and
non-teaching staff, to
expose the children to unbeatable training that can compete favourable all over
the country.
stop for quality primary education in Lokoja is Papa’s Grace International
School. Located at no. 33 along Federal University Lokoja, the school is built
to raise pupils of high intellects, educational excellence, and moral values. This
vision prompted
the founder to engage the services of qualified
professionals as teaching and
non-teaching staff, to
expose the children to unbeatable training that can compete favourable all over
the country.
The
school environment is suitable for learning, fitted with modern learning and recreational
facilities. Learning is fun at PGIS.
school environment is suitable for learning, fitted with modern learning and recreational
facilities. Learning is fun at PGIS.
Aside
from former classroom teaching, students are exposed to social activities for
all-round development. PGIS pupils appear in sky blue top, red tie, and royal
blue check for shorts and skirts as normal uniform. They are also provided with
sportswear and alternative wear for outings and other occasions.
from former classroom teaching, students are exposed to social activities for
all-round development. PGIS pupils appear in sky blue top, red tie, and royal
blue check for shorts and skirts as normal uniform. They are also provided with
sportswear and alternative wear for outings and other occasions.
3. Harmony Nursery and Primary School
Harmony
Nursery and primary school is a great place to be. A citadel of learning
located at Murtala Mohammed way, opposite phase II Lokogoma housing estate
Lokoja, the
school in her long existence has evolved to become a dynamic educational
institution for the young minds.
Nursery and primary school is a great place to be. A citadel of learning
located at Murtala Mohammed way, opposite phase II Lokogoma housing estate
Lokoja, the
school in her long existence has evolved to become a dynamic educational
institution for the young minds.
Their
facility is next to none in Lokoja. Sited on a large expanse of land, their
pupils have access to spacious playground equipped with modern outdoor
recreational facilities.
facility is next to none in Lokoja. Sited on a large expanse of land, their
pupils have access to spacious playground equipped with modern outdoor
recreational facilities.
Their
classrooms are designed to give the pupils learning experience sandwich with
comfort and fun. Their pupils
listen, see and touch making learning one unforgettable experience.
classrooms are designed to give the pupils learning experience sandwich with
comfort and fun. Their pupils
listen, see and touch making learning one unforgettable experience.
The
children also have access to large collections of books from the library to
form their reading habit and expand their knowledge of the world around them.
The pupils also participate in extra-curricular activities, like career day,
cultural day, quiz competition, and debates.
children also have access to large collections of books from the library to
form their reading habit and expand their knowledge of the world around them.
The pupils also participate in extra-curricular activities, like career day,
cultural day, quiz competition, and debates.
You
can always count on the teachers to give the pupils the required supervision
and care for effective learning.
can always count on the teachers to give the pupils the required supervision
and care for effective learning.
4. Anchor Nursery and Primary School
Anchor
Nursery and Primary School is located at number 8 government house road
opposite Poly Hospital Lokoja G.R.A. Established in 2015 by Mrs. Omale Mathias
Helen, ANPS is a school with a difference. Located in a homely environment,
with necessary facilities to foster first-class education standard, the school
is determined to raise future leaders with correct perspective on our culture
and values.
Nursery and Primary School is located at number 8 government house road
opposite Poly Hospital Lokoja G.R.A. Established in 2015 by Mrs. Omale Mathias
Helen, ANPS is a school with a difference. Located in a homely environment,
with necessary facilities to foster first-class education standard, the school
is determined to raise future leaders with correct perspective on our culture
and values.
They
have well-furnished classrooms, library, playground, and sports facilities. At
ANPS, learning does not end in the classrooms. Through the regular career day
programme, pupils are trained to recognise and choose their careers early in
life.
have well-furnished classrooms, library, playground, and sports facilities. At
ANPS, learning does not end in the classrooms. Through the regular career day
programme, pupils are trained to recognise and choose their careers early in
life.
Other
events that the pupils enjoy are: cultural day, speech and prize giving day,
and games.
events that the pupils enjoy are: cultural day, speech and prize giving day,
and games.
Coupled
with the effort of their dedicated teachers and modern teaching aids, learning
is made simple and interesting.
with the effort of their dedicated teachers and modern teaching aids, learning
is made simple and interesting.
5. Salem Nursery and Primary School
Salem
Nursery and Primary School is located at Marine quarters along Marine road
Lokoja. SNPS is an outstanding institution of learning for kids. Salem means peace;
learning can only take place in a peaceful environment. Amazingly, one cannot
dispute quietness and calmness around its location.
Nursery and Primary School is located at Marine quarters along Marine road
Lokoja. SNPS is an outstanding institution of learning for kids. Salem means peace;
learning can only take place in a peaceful environment. Amazingly, one cannot
dispute quietness and calmness around its location.
With
the motto “raising global leaders”, SNPS is committed to training their pupils
to become useful to themselves and
the society at large.
the motto “raising global leaders”, SNPS is committed to training their pupils
to become useful to themselves and
the society at large.
To
achieve this, the school has standard classrooms with comfortable sitting
arrangement, electronic board, educational toys, and many more.
achieve this, the school has standard classrooms with comfortable sitting
arrangement, electronic board, educational toys, and many more.
Their
curriculum is planned to give the children balanced experience in the local and
international standard. Coupled with lots of extra-curricular events, there is
no doubt of a balance indeed.
curriculum is planned to give the children balanced experience in the local and
international standard. Coupled with lots of extra-curricular events, there is
no doubt of a balance indeed.
In
addition, there are games and recreational facilities and properly secured
space. To crown it, they recruit dedicated and qualified staff.
addition, there are games and recreational facilities and properly secured
space. To crown it, they recruit dedicated and qualified staff.
SNPS
does not leave out parents and guardians in their services
as they
believe that educating children is a joint task.
does not leave out parents and guardians in their services
as they
believe that educating children is a joint task.