Loyola Jesuit College - Jesuit School in Nigeria, Africa

Loyola Jesuit College (LJC) is part of the worldwide family of Jesuit schools run by the Society of Jesus in Abuja, Nigeria in Africa. With them, it shares a common vision and philosophy derived from the writings of the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola. All Jesuit schools and their alumni are linked internationally, regionally and nationally and share development programs in common. Although all Jesuit schools are linked in that they draw from the same educational philosophies, each school is unique in the way that it adapts to its particular circumstances. The Mission Statement and other contents of this website which flow from it are our attempt to be both authentically Jesuit and relevant to the Nigerian society that we serve.

Loyola Jesuit College is a co-educational boarding secondary school in the Jesuit tradition. The college opened with JSS-1 in 1996, and now has over 600 students in JSS-1 to SSS-3. It is a full boarding school, with teaching and supervision from members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in collaboration with the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus and dedicated lay teachers and staff.

The school is located in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria in Africa, situated on a beautiful 28.5-hectare site in the village of Gidan Mangoro. The school provides an atmosphere conducive to focused learning. Spacious athletic fields, a stream that runs alongside the property, and creatively designed buildings that complement the natural beauty of the landscape help to make Loyola Jesuit College a beautiful and effective educational learning environment.

Our Mission

The end of Loyola Jesuit College is to devote itself to the work of the intellectual, moral and religious formation of girls and boys of all religious faiths, tribes and socio economic backgrounds to be leaders in service of God and others. The Loyola Jesuit College community is one of shared commitment to the formation of women and men for and with others, who are compassionate towards their neighbour, committed to doing justice, competent in their academic pursuits and steadfast in their reverence for God and all of God's creation. The Loyola Jesuit College community is committed to the Nigerian policy On education and strives to form faith-directed persons who are inspired to imitate the justice and love of Christ for all people, who are emotionally intelligent, socially responsible and responsive, tirelessly pursue the magis and are propelled to labour for the good of others.

Our Vision
We hope and strive to form women and men for the service of God and others in the Jesuit tradition
Our vision is rooted in the world-view of St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits (the Society of Jesus), a Catholic religious order of Fathers and Brothers. Catholic education is integral, quality human education valid for all who appreciate its intrinsic value of concern for firm moral foundations, academic excellence and sincere respect for all that is good and true in others, and through its mission schools, has had a long and illustrious history in Nigeria.
Our goal is to make a significant contribution on the national level to harmonious coexistence of people of different traditions of our nation state.
Community of shared vision
The Loyola Jesuit College is a community of shared vision, trained and working together with this common purpose. Open to students and staff of all religions, all economic levels and all tribal and regional origins, the College encourages the model of a unified family, and strives to develop individual talents and gifts within that family, with deep respect for the traditional values of Nigeria.
One of the specific contributions of Jesuit educators is that they are oriented to certain values. Jesuits and their colleagues at Loyola Jesuit College pledge themselves to the moral development of their students. Development of religious principles and moral values is central to the curriculum, not just in religion courses, retreats and religious services. Our religious education is not for the sake of proselytising non-Catholic students but to help develop in all of our students lasting moral principles.
Cura Personalis
Personal care and concern is the hallmark of Jesuit education. For such a relationship of authenticity and truth to flourish between teacher and student, mutual trust and respect that grows out of a continuing experience of the other as a genuine companion in learning is required. It means, too, being keenly conscious of and sensitive to the institutional environment of the school, being alert as teachers and administrators to the complex and often subtle network of norms, expectations, behaviours and relationships that create an atmosphere for learning. Praise, reverence and service should mark the relationship that exists not only between teachers and students but also among all members of the school community.

The Den at Sunrise

The students and staff at Loyola Jesuit College wake up most days of the week to the warm ambience and smiling face of mother nature. Twilight at the den is a delight to behold.

2017 LJC Inter-House Sports

"The Inter-house sports programme is particularly important for its contribution to total education. Being a subset of physical education, it helps to maintain the required balance between academic, social, religious, health and physical life t o mention a few. It also creates a lot of recreation and helps in training children on the values of healthy competition which is an integral part of life at all levels." ... Mr. Felix Njokanma (Chairperson)

3-Angels Memorial Christian Concert at Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja.

3-Angels Christian Concert

The concert in memory of our three angels, Bisola Oyesola, Jemila Atta and Doom Feese, took place at Loyola Jesuit College campus on March 14, 2017. The event witnessed performances from talented emerging student artists.

LJC Open Day

Open Day at Loyola Jesuit College affords parents and guardians the opportunity to interact with faculty members as a way of participating and contributing to the wholistic formation of their children and wards.