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Celebrating 30 years, 1997 to 2027.

About us

Growing with the families of Akobo since 1997

From one pupil in a boys' quarter in 1997 to a full nursery and primary school in Akobo, Ibadan.

B and B School pupils exercising together with an instructor on the school playground in Akobo, Ibadan

Our story

Little drops of water make a mighty ocean

An old saying goes, “Little is much when God is in it.” Every journey starts with a single step, and little drops of water make a mighty ocean. So it has been for B and B School.

The school was not started as a business idea but as a vision. Its growth has been steady and remarkable, and it has taken part in many academic and extra-curricular activities in Lagelu Local Government, Oyo State.

Our teachers are dedicated and hardworking, and our pupils are known for being both academically and morally sound. The management and board of trustees have supported the school with care and diligence, and parents' encouragement and honest feedback have helped it grow.

How we grew

  1. 1997A school of oneB and B School opened on 1 May 1997 in a boys' quarter. For its first three months it had a single pupil.
  2. NextA rented homeAs more families joined, the school moved from the boys' quarter into a rented apartment.
  3. TodayOur permanent siteThe school moved to its permanent site in Basorun Estate, Akobo, with classrooms from Creche to Grade 6, a library, a laboratory and a computer room.

1997 – 2027

30 years of little drops making a mighty ocean

On 1 May 1997, B and B School opened its doors to a single pupil. Thirty years on, we are celebrating three decades of teaching, caring for and cheering on the children of Akobo, and every family who has been part of the journey.

  1. 1997Our first day, with one pupil
  2. 201720 years: a birthday cake and a valedictory service
  3. 202730 years, and still growing
Pupils gathered around the B&B @ 20 cake under the Valedictory Service & 20 Years Anniversary banner, July 2017
Our 20th anniversary, July 2017

What guides us

“Excellence is our ultimate”

Our motto, and our promise: raising godly, smart kids in a safe, fun learning space.

  • Excellence

    “Excellence is our ultimate.” We expect the best of every child, and help them reach it.

  • Godliness

    We aim to raise godly children, with prayer and good character at the heart of school life.

  • Safety

    A secure, caring environment where parents can trust that their children are looked after.

  • Joy in learning

    Play, music, sport and creativity sit alongside the classroom, because happy children learn best.

Proud moments

Our pupils' achievements

B and B pupils have long done well in national examinations and competitions. A few of the awards from our early years:

  • 1st position, JETS CompetitionJoy Makanjuola & John Oladimeji2004/2005
  • Highest score, National Common Entrance ExaminationTomiwa Omololu2000/2001
  • Best in Mathematics, Lagelu Local Government OlympiadTomiwa Omololu2000/2001
  • Admission to the Gifted School, SulejaBolanle Morakinyo2002/2003
  • 1st position, JETS Competition, Lagelu Local GovernmentBolanle Morakinyo2002/2003
  • National Mathematics CompetitionTaiwo Togunloju2002/2003

Our facilities

Room to learn, read and play

Classrooms for every stage, with the extra spaces that help pupils discover what they love.

  • A teacher with pupils seated at their desks in a bright, decorated B and B School classroom
    Bright classrooms

    Colourful, well-equipped classrooms for every stage, from Creche to Grade 6.

  • A room at B and B School lined with bookshelves, with wooden tables and chairs
    Books and reading

    Shelves full of books and room to read, alongside the school's library, laboratory and computer room.

  • Pupils working at desktop computers in the B and B School computer room
    Computer room

    A computer room where pupils build the digital skills they will need at secondary school.

  • Nursery children playing on the slide and soft play area in the B and B School playground
    Outdoor play area

    A colourful play area with slides and space for games, exercise and assemblies.

Admissions

Come and see B and B School for yourself.

Send us an admission enquiry, and the school office will call you to talk about your child, answer your questions and arrange a visit.

Prefer to chat? WhatsApp 0803 257 3845