Harrow School Seeks Closer Ties with Nigerian Community 

Oluchi Chibuzor 

Officials of Harrow School, a high-brow educational institution for boys based in the United Kingdom, recently visited Nigeria to meet and network with current and prospective parents and other stakeholders. 

The visit was also part of the school’s consideration of new destinations for its ongoing expansion across the world.

At a reception event for the vising delegation of Harrow School at the Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, hosted by High Achievers Academy, officials of the 452-year-old school renowned for grooming boys from different regions and diverse cultures, expressed delight to connect with Nigerians.

The Head Master of Harrow School, Alastair Land, described the visit to Nigeria as partly showing gratitude to parents who have sent their boys to the school in their numbers while also looking at the possibility of expansion in the country.

“Lots of boys, current students in our school are from Nigeria and we have some former students as well now because boys from Nigeria have been coming to our boarding school for a while. It’s very important to us at this time in the school’s development to have this opportunity to recognise and honour our growing association with Nigeria through the families that send their sons in our direction,” he said.

Lsnd added: “It is my third time on the African continent, my first time here in Nigeria. More than anything else, for me, is to honour the existing family ties.”

The Proprietor of High Achievers Academy, Yemisi Akindele, said that the event was organised to foster a greater connection between current and prospective parents and the Harrow community.

Harrow School, a full boarding school for boys, is located in a leafy 300-acre estate, encompassing much of Harrow on the Hill in north-west London and was founded in 1572. 

Harrow School is one of the world’s leading independent schools, renowned for its academic excellence, outstanding care, and commitment to nurturing young leaders.

Drawing on its distinguished history and a global network of alumni, Harrow School continues to offer an exceptional educational experience, preparing students for success in an ever-evolving world. 

William Landale, a former Head of School and current Director of the Harrow Association, which seeks to connect 11,000 old boys, and Douglas Collins, Chief Executive of the Harrow Development Trust, were part of the delegation.