UK High Commissioner Applauds $150 Million Charterhouse Lagos School Investment

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, has commended the partnership between the United Kingdom and Nigeria for facilitating the establishment of Charterhouse Lagos, a new $150 million educational institution in Lekki, Lagos State.

Speaking during a media briefing, Dr. Montgomery revealed that the elite school is modeled after the prestigious Charterhouse School in the UK, which boasts a legacy spanning over four centuries. The Lagos campus, situated on a 70-hectare property, represents a major step forward in transnational education collaboration between the two nations.

“This was made possible through a bilateral agreement established last year under the Transnational Education Guidelines,” Montgomery explained. “The framework allows UK educational investments in Nigeria with the support of both governments, including efforts from the UK Department for Business and Trade, and Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa.”

Highlighting the vision behind the project, the envoy said: “We want more Nigerian children to access quality UK-standard education without having to leave home. We hope this will encourage them to stay, contribute to their country, and help shape its future.”

Montgomery noted that Charterhouse Lagos is just the beginning, with several other UK schools and universities looking to establish a presence in Nigeria. He emphasized that the UK’s involvement in Nigeria’s educational sector is evolving from hosting students overseas to delivering top-tier education locally.

John Todd, Director of Education at Charterhouse Lagos, reinforced this vision, stating that the school aims to provide holistic education tailored to Nigerian students. “We’re investing in world-class facilities, including an 800-seat performing arts theatre and prioritizing academic excellence, creativity, and identity retention.”

Todd added that Lagos was chosen for its status as Nigeria’s commercial hub and a center of educational demand. However, there are plans to expand the model to other parts of the country in the near future.

“This project is a long-term vote of confidence in Nigeria,” Todd said. “We believe keeping Nigerian children connected to their roots through education can spark transformational change.”