The first class
Goodnews Foundation Academy opens with four pupils in nursery and primary education.
Our story
Four pupils. One conviction. A growing legacy.
Goodnews Foundation Academy began with a clear belief: give children quality teaching, strong values and room to realise their potential.
Where the journey began
From a first step in 2012 to a complete school community.
The Academy opened on 10 September 2012 with four pupils and a vision laid by its proprietor, Rev. Simon Nwali.
The school began with nursery and primary education at 12B Igbokwe Street in Abakaliki. As families experienced the school’s dedication to academic performance and values, parents asked for a secondary section that would allow pupils to continue their education within the same trusted community.
That next chapter began on 11 September 2017. Since then, Goodnews Foundation Academy has continued to grow in learners, staff, facilities and the breadth of experiences offered across school life.
A new chapter
The secondary section opens in response to families who wanted the Goodnews journey to continue.
A complete community
Nursery, primary and secondary learners grow together within one values-led school.
Enable potential today. Empower leadership tomorrow.
- Promote quality teaching through continuous professional development.
- Create an enabling environment for learning and key-skill development.
- Inculcate core values through innovative, learner-centred activities.
Raise disciplined, educated, cultured and confident children.
Our vision is for learners to contribute positively to the well-being of society—using their education, character and confidence in service of others.
Read our vision →Faith and learning
A Christian foundation for knowledge and character.
Goodnews Foundation Academy is a mission school where faith and learning intersect. Moral instruction, prayer and opportunities for spiritual reflection encourage students to deepen their relationship with God, discern their values and discover purpose.
Knowledge · Character · PurposeOur core values
Guided by FIRST.
The acronym is a daily compass for decisions, relationships and personal responsibility across the school.
Focus
Give attention to learning and purpose.
Integrity
Choose honesty and strong principles.
Respect
Recognise the dignity of others.
Self-determination
Own effort, choices and progress.
Trust
Build confidence through consistency.
Leadership
Stewarding the vision with purpose.
Rev. Simon N. Nwali is the proprietor and Managing Director of Goodnews Foundation Academy.
The school’s administration carries the founding vision into daily practice—supporting teaching, learning, staff development and the values-led culture of the Academy. Mr. Felix Nweze serves as principal.
- Proprietor and Managing Director
- Rev. Simon N. Nwali
- Principal
- Mr. Felix Nweze
A rounded school experience
Services that support the whole learner.
Academic instruction is strengthened by opportunities that nurture interests, talents, health and personal growth.
Quality education
All-round learning from nursery through secondary school, with attention to academic excellence, sound moral life and spiritual growth.
Clubs and creative life
Music, art, debate, press and JET club activities help pupils explore interests and develop practical skills.
Health and wellness
Access to first aid and health education supports learners’ physical and mental well-being.
Visit Goodnews
Come and see the story still being written.
Meet the school community and discover where your child can grow in knowledge, character and confidence.