St Gregory's College, Lagos

St. Gregory's College
Location
Ikoyi, Lagos, Lagos State Nigeria
Information
School type	Missionary High school
Motto	Pro Fide Et Scientia'
Religious affiliation(s)	Roman Catholic, Christian
Denomination	Catholic
Established	1928  (1928)
Sister school	Holy Child College Obalende
Administrator	Reverend Father Emmanuel Ayeni
Grades	7–12
Gender	Male
Houses	St Augustine, St Peter, St Francis, St Benedict
Colour(s)	Green,      Purple,
Slogan	Up Gregs
Nickname	Gregs
Website	stgregoryscollege.ng

St. Gregory's College, Lagos is a Nigerian Catholic missionary school for boys in the Obalende area of Lagos State, Nigeria.

History

It was established solely through the efforts of the Catholic mission in 1928 and named after Pope St. Gregory the Great (540–604), the school has since developed into a unique institution sought after by discerning minds who seek to partake of its quality of education planked on the philosophy of educating "the whole of the human person": his intellect, his heart, his will, his physique, his character and lastly, his soul, i.e., physical, mental, academic, moral and spiritual development. It remains the bedrock of academic excellence and character formation with an array of distinguished Gregorian's who have left their footprints in the sands of time.

Notable alumni

• Adetokunbo Ademola
• Jimi Agbaje
• Ben Murray Bruce
• Ganiyu Dawodu
• Benny Grant
• J. M. Johnson
• Olufemi Majekodunmi
• Raymond Njoku
• Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi Okogie
• Victor Uwaifo
• Funsho Williams

See also

• Education in Nigeria
• List of schools in Lagos

External links

• stgregoryscollege.ng, the school's official website