“It feels amazing to be part of such a proud legacy.”
LAGOS – A 16-year-old student of Chrisland Schools, Naomi Olayinka, has been named Top in the World in English as a Second Language at the 2024 Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations.
Olayinka’s recognition by Cambridge Assessment International Education followed her exceptional performance in the June 2024 examinations. Speaking with The PUNCH, she described the news as “surreal,” crediting her success to “faith, discipline, and the support of my teachers and parents.”
Naomi follows the legacy of 2023 Chrisland alumna Mmesomachukwu Okonkwo, who achieved the same global recognition. “It feels amazing to be part of such a proud legacy,” she said.
Chrisland Schools Director, Mrs. Ayoola Akinyeye, said the feat reflects the school’s culture of sustained excellence. “At Chrisland, excellence is not an exception—it’s our default,” she stated.
Executive Head, Dr. Olajide Onigbogi, added: “Excellence at Chrisland isn’t accidental but intentional. It’s the product of discipline, professionalism, and love for learning.”