The Lekki Headmaster - JAMB Novels Past Questions and Answers - page 2
What lesson does the novel convey about migration?
The novel illustrates that migration has both positive and negative aspects. While some experience the benefits, others, like Hope, face challenges after relocating.
Why did the director of Beesway Group of Schools claim the ritual with the cow was necessary?
The director explained that the ritual was part of a special prayer for his late father, who had given him the land on which the school was built. This is on page 41 of the novel.
Why do most Nigerians prefer relocating to the UK, according to the novel?
The novel suggests that Nigerians prefer relocating to the UK because they believe their children will receive better education and healthcare compared to Nigeria. This is discussed on pages 16 and 17 of the novel.
What factor made Mr. Bepo cautious about entering the commercial transportation business?
Mr. Bepo was cautious about the business because of the unreliable drivers who would either fail to meet payment obligations or collude with mechanics to defraud vehicle owners. This concern is mentioned on page 12 of the novel.
Which two students have a rivalry that dates back to JSS 3?
Banky and Tosh are SSS2 students who have a rivalry that dates back to JSS 3. Both students clashed in the Best Dancer category at the end-of-year party but Banky was crowned winner. This led Tosh\'s to threaten a lawsuit because they felt slighted. This can be found on page 42 of the novel.
What does the MD discover about the land Stardom acquired two years ago?
While Mrs Ibbidunn Gloss was taking a walk on the school property, she chose to check a piece of land that was acquired by the school two years ago. This is when she discovered that the staff at Stardom were using that piece of land as a car park even after the staff had been assigned parks within the premises. This can be found on page 24 and 25 of the novel.
Why do Mr. Bepo’s colleagues find his reluctance to relocate amusing?
The staff at Stardom Schools find his reluctance to relocate amusing because they believe he should jump at the opportunity to earn abroad. They did the comparison of the amount earned both in Nigeria and abroad and resolved that it would be more profitable to relocate abroad. This can be found on page 11 of the novel.
What trait earned Mr. Bepo the nickname “The Lekki Headmaster”?
Mr Audu joked about Bepo\'s disposition saying: "The way the headmaster masterly resolves these fights reminds me of the way King Oloja, in Village Headmaster, resolved all the roforofos brought by his chiefs and villages. So, as they had their own Village Headmaster, we also have our own Lekki Headmaster." This can be found on page 10 of the novel.
What does the term roforofos that Mr Audu used when talking about Mr Bepo most likely refer to?
The term roforofos as used by Mr Audu on page 10 of the novel refers to "petty disagreements and conflicts". These were the conflicts that King Oloja, in Village Headmaster, tried to resolve.
What was the source of the name "Badagry", according to the novel?
The name Badagry originated from "Agbadarigi". This can be found on page 47 of the novel.