The Lekki Headmaster Summary
JAMB has announced The Lekki Headmaster as the official novel for the 2025/2026 UTME Use of English.
So “The Life Changer” novel used in the 2023/2024 examination is no longer the novel for this year’s jamb.
Here is everything you need to know about the novel, summary, theme, and questions to expect.
Brief Summary of The Lekki Headmaster
Lekki Headmaster, a novel set in Lagos, revolves around Mr. Adewale, a headmaster determined to turn around a failing school. The story addresses real-life issues like corruption, resilience, teamwork, and hope.
When Mr. Adewale steps into Lekki Model School, it is chaos. The staff is disorganized, the students are unmotivated, and the system is also falling apart. But he’s not the type to back down. He jumps in with mentorship programs, brings in local sponsors, and changes how things are done in the school.
Subsequently, he discovers financial mismanagement and corruption in the administration and he confronts it head-on, bringing transparency to the school despite numerous challenges.
Just as the school starts to improve, a scandal involving a teacher tests Mr. Adewale’s leadership. He handled the situation with integrity, protecting the school’s reputation.
As the story comes to an end, the Lekki Model School becomes a shining example of what education can achieve. Mr. Adewale’s efforts left a lasting legacy of hope and excellence in the community.
About the Author
Kabir Alabi Garba, the author of The Lekki Headmaster, is a renowned Nigerian writer and educator. With a talent for crafting stories that blend socially relevant themes with engaging storytelling, Garba draws inspiration from the real-life struggles and triumphs within Nigeria’s education system. If you are passionate about African literature, this work is a must-read.
Practice: The Lekki Headmaster CBT Quiz
Areas to Expect Questions on Lekki Headmaster 2025/2026
If you are preparing for the JAMB 2025 these are areas you should expect questions on from the recommended novel. Take note of them while reading.
- Focus on plot development: There will likely be questions about key events in the story
- Focus on the character analysis of the protagonist Mr. Adewale
- Lesson and moral of the story.
- Literary Devices like proverbs, satire, irony, and cultural expressions.
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