Speaking at the inauguration of Aristeia Preparatory College in Port Harcourt, the school’s proprietress, Modupe Ativie, hailed the Ministry of Education’s move as a bold and timely step to bridge learning gaps and prepare students for an evolving global environment.

“For these reforms to achieve their goals, implementation must be matched by centers of learning that uphold excellence, expose students to global opportunities, and build purposeful leaders,” she said. Ativie added, “At Aristeia, our own commitment is to prepare young Nigerians not just for examinations, but for life beyond the classroom, including pathways to top universities around the world.”

She further emphasized that institutions that blend solid academics with practical training in areas like languages, artificial intelligence, health and social care, and creative design will play a crucial role in boosting Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global economy.

Director of Secondary Education in Rivers State, Magdalene Wilcox, praised the college’s facilities, security, and international standards, while urging its management to maintain the quality.

Executive Pastor of COZA Port Harcourt, Pastor Wole Soetan, who cut the tape at the inauguration, described the school as “a model of excellence” and lauded the caliber of its staff.

Dean of the School, Barr. Nneoma Ekeh, highlighted Aristeia’s diverse academic offerings, including IGCSE and A-Levels, artificial intelligence and robotics training, professional and practical life skills development, and a JAMB preparatory program. According to her, these programmes reflect the college’s vision “to produce graduates who are not only academically sound but also globally competitive and practically equipped for the future.