King’s College, Lagos Secures 35-Year Restoration Deal

King’s College, Lagos, founded in 1909 by the colonial government, was once a premier institution for secondary education in Nigeria, producing notable alumni like Alhaji Femi Okunnu and Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. However, the school now suffers from significant infrastructural decay, with leaking roofs, failed plumbing, and unsafe sanitary conditions.

The King’s College Old Boys’ Association (KCOBA) has decided to enter a controversial 35-year concession agreement with the Federal Government to rebuild and manage the institution. Reports indicate that hostel blocks are in disrepair, science laboratories lack essential equipment, and classrooms have not been renovated for decades.

Additionally, there are concerns about indiscipline among students, including drug abuse, and the improper use of school land for public parking, which poses security risks. Alumni have also raised alarms over the alleged commercialization of admission slots, undermining the merit-based system intended for federal unity colleges.