Ekiti State Government on Monday returned Christ School, Ado- Ekiti to its original owner- the Anglican Communion, in fulfilment of the government’s pledge to return all mission schools to their original owners.

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) returning the school to the Anglican Communion, said the handing over of Christ’s School would provide a template for subsequent release of other schools whose owners have indicated interest in having them back.

The brief ceremony which took place at the Governor’s Office was witnessed by the Bishop of Anglican Communion, Ekiti Diocese, Rt. Revd. Christopher Omotunde, some leaders of the church and representatives of the alumni association of the 86 years old school.

Dr Fayemi stated that the return of mission schools would help in building a future generation of values-driven and morally sound individuals.

He added that the return of the schools would equally assist in lightening the government’s financial burden, especially at a time when the government’s purse is lean.

The Governor who reiterated his administration’s commitment to engaging positively with missions that desire to take over their schools expressed optimism that the returned school would assist the present administration in achieving “its policy thrust of reclaiming our land and restoring our values as Ekitis”.

“What we are witnessing today is a culmination of a process which began during our first term in office to return schools belonging to Mission bodies to their original owners, and I am delighted that the final consummation of the release of Christ’s School has been achieved. Ours will not be the first time such a consummation will take place between governments and missionary bodies, other states like Anambra, Lagos and Enugu had done similarly in the past”, he said.

In his remarks, the Bishop of Ekiti Anglican Diocese, Rt. Revd Christopher Omotunde, who hailed the government’s decision on mission schools, commended Governor Fayemi for making good his promise to return mission schools to original owners.

“You initiated the idea of returning mission schools to their original owners during your first term in office. We are happy that you are here today fulfilling that promise with the return of Christ’s School to the Anglican Church.

Omotunde who said Christ’s School had always been a model across the country, promised that the mission would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the school returns to its pride of place in Nigeria.

Dr Odunayo Fagbeyiro who represented Christ’s School Alumni and Bishop Omotunde signed the MoU on behalf of the Anglican Communion, while the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Biodun Oyebanji and the State Attorney General, Mr. Wale Fapohunda signed on behalf of the State Government.

SOURCE: https://brandspurng.com/2019/09/18/excitement-as-ekiti-returns-christs-school-to-anglican-church/

It like must of the governor head don dey correct oooo , Nigeria is improving sai

Well done

Nice move baaami govt

Which excitement?

Great News

It pains me when states continue to copy Peter Obi's ideas without acknowledging his superiority of leadership skills

One day some people will come and say Ekiti has many professors but they couldn't find this answer till Peter Okwute did.

Expect MURIC to release a statement about it soon. Na this kind news dey ginger them

Very Very Good development

good...fayemi is thinking now. when he sees it that his counterpart in oyo is doing good... likes for seyi makinde and shares for fayemi

Good development, Anambra state became the first in terms of school performance in Nigeria since returning schools to their mission owners and giving them funds to upgrade the schools.
It's like Ekiti wants to return to its number one status taken over by Anambra state.
Competition among states can lead to advancement, South East and South West should be engaging in healthy competition for the good of their people instead of unnecessary suspicions

Next level. Its even like secret cult meeting.
Anyway, God knows his sheep.

smartec:
Great News

Very great news

johnkay1:
Which excitement?

You have a choice not to be excited Mr man.
Being happy is relative.

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You have a choice not to be excited Mr man.

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Very great news

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UP SCHOOL! CHRISTUS VICTOR!!!
Its a welcomed development, the glory of that prestigious institution is almost totally eroded.

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Interesting...a welcomed development.

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Very Very Good development

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Who will be paying the salaries of the affected teachers? Government of Anglican mission.
Its a lose-lose situation.

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Very Very Good development

Praise Peter Obi

Resurgent2016:
Expect MURIC to release a statement about it soon. Na this kind news dey ginger them

It's true.

SLAP44:

Praise Peter Obi

Do your job before you receive better Slap Mr Slap.
Praise Obi now.

Hope Hijab has not been legalized there before handing over? Or else, be ready for MURIC's trouble.

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Do your job before you receive better Slap.
Praise Obi now.

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I hope the Anglican will responsible for payments of salaries. If not why will a government use tax of both Muslims and others for a school where there policy doesn't accommodate basic Islamic rights. Well, they are just using the power of majority unjustly.

God Bless The Yoruba Christians. The Afonja Headslammers wont like this. eg Muric

Common Men children won’t be able to attend the school again.

No School Anglican Communion manage that the fees is not always on high side

ILE ABIYE in Ado Ekiti is an example


I can sight

1. Mr Daramola (Perm Sec)
2. Venerable Bankole
3. Bishop Omotunde


Hmmmm

olayinka63:
I hope the Anglican will responsible for payments of salaries. If not why will a government use tax of both Muslims and others for a school where there policy doesn't accommodate basic Islamic rights. Well, they are just using the power of majority unjustly.

They have arrived.

Ijawwomaninoyo:
Hope Hijab has not been legalized there before handing over? Or else, be ready for MURIC's trouble.

What is your affiliation to oyo

olayinka63:
I hope the Anglican will responsible for payments of salaries. If not why will a government use tax of both Muslims and others for a school where there policy doesn't accommodate basic Islamic rights. Well, they are just using the power of majority unjustly.

When Christians where building schools what were the Muslims doing?