Our Story
Displacement pushed many families in Maroko out of stable schooling. Many of these children eventually dropped out of school altogether.
1997: Becoming a full, formal school
Responding to requests from parents who saw the value of what the school offered, Lekki Tutorial College expanded into full-time, formal schooling with minimal fees, becoming a pioneering private school in the Lekki Peninsula area.
1993: The first classes
Recognizing the plight of these children, the school's founders stepped in with evening tutorials, offering displaced students a chance at education. Volunteer teachers came from organizations including the Canadian Women's Club and the American Women's Club. For its first four years, Lekki Tutorial College offered free literacy and numeracy lessons, and exam preparation for the West African School Certificate and Joint Admissions Matriculation exams.
2013: Formal incorporation
The school, by now known as Lekki Peninsula College (LPC) and fully approved by the Lagos State Government for both junior and senior secondary education, was formally registered as a limited liability company: a social enterprise built around offering affordable, high-quality secondary education to low-income families.
2015: A primary school arm
The constant need for remedial teaching led to the founding of Lekki Peninsula Nursery and Primary School (LPNPS), extending the same affordable, quality education to younger children and creating a seamless pathway from nursery through to senior secondary. Together, the two schools are known as Lekki Peninsula Affordable Schools.
Support Along the Way
The Pearson Affordable Learning Fund, Village Capital, and the UK aid-funded DEEPEN programme have all supported the schools over the years, helping keep fees low and making scholarships possible for students who could not otherwise afford them.
Today: Real outcomes, ongoing challenges
Over 80% of LPC graduates go on to tertiary education; others pursue entrepreneurship or take up leadership roles in their communities. But the same demographic shift that transformed Lekki into a more affluent area has pushed many of the low-income families the school was built for farther away, and rising costs of living have made staffing and affordability an ongoing challenge the school continues to navigate honestly and directly.
In Their Own Words
Roselyn Odimuko, former Maroko resident
"When they gave us notice, seven days, that everybody should pack away, we thought it was a joke. Before the seven days, they brought bulldozers, soldiers surrounded all of Maroko."
Emerson Godwin, LPC alumnus (class of 2003)
"I was privileged to be among the first set of students that began the school in 1997. It has helped to build so many lives and destinies. Some of us were not able to pay school fees, we were placed on scholarship, and that has been a reason why some of us are where we are today."
Harrison Samuel Adewale, LPC alumnus (2009 to 2015)
"I'm currently studying for a Master's in Finance at the University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, St Catharine's College."
School Principal and Administrator
"The main challenge that we face is shortage of staff and high turnover of staff. To hire teachers and staff now is very challenging, the kind of salary they ask for, which is what is predominant in Lekki right now, is not what the school can afford."
Dr. Bunmi Oyinsan, Co-Founder
"We remain fully committed to our vision of providing quality education for all our students, including those from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Any fee increases will be introduced gradually, giving families time to adjust while ensuring continued access to quality education. Our top priority remains the same: ensuring that no child misses out on quality education due to financial difficulties."