Apata Memorial High School

Apata Memorial High School is an elite military-style private boarding school in Lagos, Nigeria. It was founded in 1980 by retired Nigerian Army Brigadier-General S. O. Apata (who was assassinated on January 8, 1995). The school has about 1550 pupils and 150 teachers. There are both boarding and day students. It is said to be the best school in Oshodi-Isolo local government.

In contrast to the other elite private schools in Lagos (Atlantic Hall and Chrisland College), Apata Memorial is renowned for its strict military atmosphere and as a shape-up school for the children of the Nigerian elite.

Notable alumni

• Modupe Ozolua, Nigerian entrepreneur
• Niniola, Nigerian musician
• Teni Apata a.k.a. Teni Makanaki, Nigerian musician and a daughter of the deceased
• Bolaji Smith

References

• Apata Memorial High School website
• Daily Sun (July 19, 2005): United by man they all loved… 10 years after, the Apata widows are still together
• Where to Go in Lagos.com: Apata Memorial High School
• Apata Memorial High School Discussion
• Apata Memorial NPHS Alumni website