Chinedum Elekwachi
Management of the Ado Girls Secondary School, Onitsha, Anambra state has distanced the school from recent viral video showing students performing immoral dance moves within the school premises.
The schools principal, Mrs. Chinelo Okocha, in a statement, disclosed that malicious fifth columnists posted the video on social media with a view to smearing the good image of the school and its management.
Okocha hinted that Ado Girls is among the leading public secondary schools the present administration included in its novel Smart Learn project.
According to the statement, preliminary investigations revealed that yet-to-be-identified individual(s) recorded the video around 2019.
Besides, none of the girls in the footage was a student of the school at that time.
“This malicious campaign will appear to be motivated by the desire to orchestrate the exclusion of the school from the noble Anambra state government’s Smart Learn project, an initiative designed to enhance educational quality and facilities.
“Ado Girls Secondary School, Onitsha has continued to make waves in many areas of academic excellence and skills development and sports.
The Principal recalled that during 2024 session 350 Senior Secondary III students of the school acquired various skills to enable them remain self-reliant after graduation.
“The school had a Prize Giving Day sponsored through collaboration between the school and its Old Girls Association.
Ado Girls known for academic excellence
“The school placed third in the 2024 edition of the Anambra state Secondary Schools Sports championship
“The school was the first public school in Anambra state to write the Computer Based Examination (CBE) of the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE).
“This feat is an obvious indication of the exposure of our students to quality and modern computer systems
“A student of the school also won silver in the World Mathematics Championship which qualified her to go to Thailand in July 2025, if she is able to get the necessary sponsorship.
“Ado Girls Secondary School, Onitsha also excelled over her peers, placing first positions in the recent Secondary Schools Debate and Quiz in Onitsha zone and is currently awaiting the finals at Awka.
According to her the success stories were due to the present management’s conscious commitment to engendering innovative options and smart initiatives that enhance quality learning and teaching.
The Principal also outlined strategies the school management has put in place to enhance academic standards of the school.
“Devotion of the first period on Tuesdays for Guidance and Counseling interaction sessions; holding of inter-class quiz and debates in last two periods on Fridays.
“Introduction of Chess and Scrabble Clubs in the school as part of the moves to raise smart students.
“The management, staff members and students of the Ado Girls Secondary School are seeing the positive impacts of these initiatives on the development of the students, as shown in (1) to (6) above.
“We restate our resolve and commitment to taking the school to enviable heights.
She vowed that the management will keep the momentum despite the malevolent machinations of individuals/groups seeking to undermine its efforts.
“We appreciate the continued support of our parents, guardians, the community, as well as the state government and the ministry of education.
“We will strive to maintain a safe and conducive nurturing environment for our students,” the statement added.
It’s quite concerning to see how a viral video can tarnish the reputation of a school with such a strong track record. The management’s swift response to clarify the situation is commendable, but it’s unfortunate that such malicious intent exists. Ado Girls Secondary School seems to be a beacon of academic and extracurricular excellence, especially with its involvement in the Smart Learn project. The achievements of the students, from skills acquisition to sports and academics, are truly impressive. However, it’s puzzling why anyone would target such a reputable institution. Could there be more to this story that we’re not aware of? What steps is the school taking to prevent such incidents in the future? It’s important to ensure that the school’s integrity remains intact while continuing to foster excellence.
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