In a groundbreaking step to redefine boarding school education in Nigeria, RONIK Group of Schools has announced a new wave of transformative initiatives focused on academic excellence, multilingual proficiency, sports advancement, and enhanced student welfare, particularly within its boarding facilities.
Addressing journalists at a press conference on Friday, Dr. Adebola Olubanjo, Lead Consultant and Vice Chairman of the RONIK Group, reaffirmed the school’s dedication to nurturing a new generation of bilingual students poised to compete on the global stage.
“We have made it a priority to teach both French and Chinese vigorously so our students can thrive beyond English-speaking countries,” he said.
Emphasizing the global edge that multilingual skills offer, Olubanjo pointed out that international organizations increasingly favour candidates who are proficient in multiple languages.
“If there’s a job opening and two candidates are equally qualified, the one who can speak an additional language like French or Chinese will likely be chosen,” he added.
Beyond its focus on languages, RONIK is also carving out a strong presence in science and technology education, making notable progress in STEM fields. Recently, six of its students—three from the junior and three from the senior secondary categories—successfully advanced past the national stage of the Africa Biology Olympiad.
“We invest so much into academics, quality teachers, and sports to create a good name for ourselves,” Olubanjo added.
RONIK has also earned national acclaim in sports, with student Emmanuel Akolo capturing silver medals in both the 100m and 200m races at the MTN Champs Season 3. Olubanjo announced that the school has awarded him a scholarship in recognition of his achievements, stating, “By God’s grace, we are hopeful he’ll bring home the gold and become a national athlete.”
Security and safety remain core priorities at RONIK. Dr. Olubanjo outlined the school’s collaborations with law enforcement agencies and emergency services to maintain a secure, well-coordinated environment for students.
“We are trained for fire incidents, have reinforcements on event days, and continuously assess our security structure,” he affirmed.
On the state of the boarding system, the Group Administrative Secretary, Omon Ayorinde, announced a severe revamp of boarding facilities and staff. “We found that our boarding school needed more experienced hands,” she said. “We brought in a UK-trained matron, hired new hostel parents, and overhauled both the infrastructure and welfare system.”
“We’ve also instituted monthly visiting weekends, where parents and children dine in a dinner setting,” Ayorinde explained.
On challenges faced in the boarding school, she pointed out the behavioral tendencies of senior students. “They are young adults, and sometimes want freedoms that are not aligned with boarding school structure. But we ensure they are guided properly,” she noted, adding that an educational consultant resides in the hostel to offer mentorship and support.
As part of its continuous improvement efforts, RONIK also conducts routine audits, external staff evaluations, and professional development training sessions.
“We take capacity building seriously. We train internally and invite external experts to prepare our staff and students for the future,” Olubanjo said.
With scholarships awarded to exceptional students across sports, sciences, and the arts, and a continued drive for professionalism, RONIK’s vision is clear, to be a model for holistic education in Africa.
