Ex-principals reject King’s College handover to old boys

Former principals of King’s College, Lagos, have strongly rejected the Federal Government’s plan to hand over the college’s administration to the King’s College Old Boys’ Association (KCOBA). The former school heads, represented by a forum, urged the government to suspend this arrangement and retain responsibility for the institution.

The group criticized the decision, stating that it would amount to abandoning the college and transform it into a privately controlled entity. They emphasized that a comprehensive master plan should first be developed by the Federal Ministry of Education to address the college’s challenges and outline clear objectives, funding sources, and timelines for sustainable development.

The ex-principals highlighted the importance of preserving the college's historic buildings, traditions, and institutional character while acknowledging KCOBA’s contributions. They stressed that supporting the college should complement, not replace, the government’s constitutional, financial, and administrative responsibilities.