Queen’s College, Yaba, Lagos, has emerged as the second-best Federal Government College in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates.
The school’s Director and Principal, Dr Oyindamola Obabori, announced the achievement during its Speech and Prize-Giving Day ceremony on Friday, November 13.
According to The PUNCH, the recognition was conferred by the Federal Ministry of Education.
Principal celebrates achievement
Obabori described the ranking as a significant milestone for the school, noting that Queen’s College had not received similar recognition for almost two decades.
She displayed the award plaque during the ceremony and commended teachers and students for their contributions.
The principal encouraged students to build on the achievement and aim for the top position among Federal Government Colleges.
She also stressed that academic excellence should be accompanied by discipline, integrity and resilience.
Students receive academic awards
The ceremony featured the presentation of prizes to outstanding students from Junior Secondary School 1 to Senior Secondary School 3.
Awards were presented for academic performance in different subjects during the 2025/2026 school year.
The institution also recognised members of staff for their contributions to its development.
Guest speaker urges students to remain focused
The Executive Director of Business Development and Innovation at PUNCH Nigeria Limited, Omowunmi Tunde-Obe, urged students not to become complacent after receiving recognition.
Tunde-Obe, an alumna of the school’s Class of 1985, encouraged them to continue learning and developing their talents.
She also advised students who did not receive awards to remain confident and committed to their personal development.
The event was attended by the member representing Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Olanrewaju Oshun.
The recognition highlights the school’s reported performance in the 2026 WASSCE and its efforts to sustain academic standards.
