State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the vision driving Westerfield College’s operations in the United Kingdom aligns with Lagos State’s youth empowerment initiatives, particularly in the areas of quality education and international exposure.
Sanwo-Olu stated this when the Chief Executive Officer of Westerfield College, Mr. Michael Dosunmu, led a delegation of the institution on a courtesy visit to him in Lagos, as part of activities marking the school’s one-year anniversary as a wholly owned Nigerian school thriving in the UK. The college is also participating in the International Education Fair (IEF) and hosting the School Leaders and Teachers Conference (SLTC) 2026.
The governor noted that initiatives such as Westerfield College’s UK operations support Lagos State’s vision of empowering young people through globally competitive education, adding that such platforms help position Lagos as a hub of innovation and excellence. He commended the institution for creating opportunities that enable Nigerian youths to compete favourably on the global stage.
Westerfield College, a leading Sixth Form institution with campuses in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, became the first wholly owned African school to offshore into the UK in 2025. The milestone was earlier celebrated at its official launch held at the British High Commissioner’s residence, where Sanwo-Olu praised Dosunmu, an indigene of Lagos State, for the achievement.
The visit formed part of Westerfield College’s ongoing engagement with key education stakeholders as it continues to expand opportunities for Nigerian students and families seeking internationally competitive education pathways. During the courtesy call, the college reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening educational linkages between Nigeria and the United Kingdom and supporting the aspirations of young Nigerians through quality international programmes.
In his remarks, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the educational prowess of Nigerian youths, noting that their continued success across the world reflects the country’s strong human capital.
He said the establishment of Westerfield College in the UK opens new vistas for projecting Nigeria and Lagos positively on the global education map.
As part of its current engagements, Westerfield College is hosting the School Leaders and Teachers Conference (SLTC) 2026 and participating in the International Education Fair, a platform designed to provide students, parents and schools with direct access to guidance on international education opportunities. A major highlight of these engagements is the Westerfield College UK Summer Camp Programme.
The 2026 summer camp will run in three cohorts—from July 20 to August 1, August 3 to 15, and August 17 to 29—at the college’s Worcester campus in the United Kingdom. The programme offers a holistic blend of academic tracks, including STEM, pre-medicine, business and law, computing and coding, as well as arts and humanities.
Participants will also benefit from sports such as football, basketball, tennis and athletics, immersive English learning, educational tours, leadership training and networking opportunities aimed at personal growth and global exposure.
Speaking during the visit, Dosunmu said Westerfield College is driven by a vision of education as a tool for global mobility and personal transformation. He explained that the UK Summer Camp Programme is designed to help Nigerian students build confidence, global awareness and leadership skills, while providing families with meaningful insight into the British education system.
The delegation also underscored the significance of Westerfield College UK, describing it as a major milestone as the first African-owned and Africa-based school to establish a campus in the United Kingdom. According to them, the UK campus blends British academic standards with Westerfield’s personalised, student-centred approach, offering Cambridge A Levels, University Foundation Programmes, pre-medicine courses and enrichment opportunities that support strong university progression outcomes.
The courtesy visit, the delegation noted, reflects Westerfield College’s broader mission to collaborate with government and education leaders in advancing access to high-quality, future-focused education for Nigerian students, positioning the institution as a bridge between local excellence and global opportunity.
