The Tale of Isoko Premier Secondary Schools

𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐊𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒

In the early 1950's, the era of identity politics took centerstage, A group of Isoko elites went on a country-wide tour of Isoko state union branches to raise funds to build a secondary school. 

An education levy of 4 Shillings was proposed, and branches were made to pay including Isoko individuals with means. The levy was paid directly to the then district officer at Ughelli. 

It was planned to put the management of the college under CMS (Christ Missionaries society).

Emevor was chosen as the site. However, almost immediately, the Catholic mission suggested that the money should be shared between the CMS and the Catholic mission. 

A development that gave rise to two colleges.James Welch Grammer School Emevor and the Notre Dam College Ozoro were set up a day apart. 

February 16th and February 17th 1957 respectively.