Ike has been telling whomever cares to listen that contrary to
earlier reports that his school was shut down, his school still
operates from its No. 1, Raji Olamideji Crescent, Magodo,
Lagos, pending the resolution of disagreement the
management has with the original owners of the property.
Talking to Encomium, Emeka blamed his landlord for the
impasse. He said he failed to appreciate the fact that school
business is not only capital intensive but requires long time to
make profit. That he and his wife had spent millions of naira
in the project in the interest of raising up Nigerian kids.
On the allegation of mismanaging the school, the
controversial actor said that was the opinion of hatchet
writers who wouldn't mind their business. He wondered how
people who have no share or any form of investment in St.
Nicholas College would accuse its owners of mismanaging it.
He rather clarified that the academic reputation of St.
Nicholas College has been the envy of all. Emeka Ike boasted
that his school made one of the best results in external
examinations with students making their WASC and GCE in
SS2, also citing the unbeatable record of his students at the
MTN sponsored 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' quiz where
they won the biggest prize money to emerge the best school in
Lagos.
In the same vein, Emeka Ike's spokesman, Great Imo has
pleaded with stakeholders to call internet rats masquerading as
newsmen to order. Blaming the report of alleged shutting
down of St. Nicholas College on them, he advised the public
to be wary of them.
"Like we have stated, St. Nicholas College was never shut
by any authority. So, please disregard the report in the
social media. There is a calculated attempt here to run
down respected Nigerian celebrities who have their names
to protect. The school is still there, pending when it will
move to its permanent site. Emeka Ike is not just an A-list
actor, he is a brand. If you go to South Africa, Britain,
France and the US, his opinion about Nigeria counts. He
is one man who represents the country well. So, why
must he be rubbished by faceless writers?
We say in totality the story is false. Yes, there was an
issue arising from a kangaroo court judgement which has
been vacated because the possession of the said property
is still in the care of Emeka Ike. The school was never
shut at any time.
St. Nicholas College is still there, because that is where
Emeka Ike has taken a long lease. The school signboard
is still there because that is where the Lagos State
government gazetted the school. We have not announced
any relocation. If there is any development, we would tell
you. Schools are in session. Those saying otherwise are
deliberately undermining the millions the school owners
have invested there over the years. Emeka Ike has
invested millions of naira in the school so as to give the
best education to Nigerians."
St. Nicholas College was allegedly shut by the court on
Friday, January 24, 2014, after the school lost a court case in
respect of its property. But the school owners have repeatedly
stated that the institution can only be closed down by relevant
authorities. And claiming that the order has been vacated, the
school management had earlier faulted it since the matter was
still on arbitration when the court gave a judgement in favour
of the original land owners.
Via: Encomium.
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