The British Oasis Academy, Abuja, a British-style coeducational secondary school, has appointed Mr William Stephen Pope as its new Principal.
A South African national with Dutch, Irish and Scottish ancestry, Mr Pope brings to the new role a distinguished career spanning over 45 years, with experience in both South Africa and Nigeria.
He has served variously as a classroom teacher, curriculum developer and school administrator, and has worked across the whole secondary education value chain – from holistic student and teacher management to staff welfare and development, marketing, and research and development.
In Nigeria, Mr Pope has worked in Abeokuta, Lagos and Abuja, where he has managed schools including Grange Schools, Nobelhouse and KIA Lakeside Academy.
Mr Pope has since taken up the post.
Located in Abuja, the 12-year-old Oasis Academy is a top-notch boarding school with provision for day students. It has laboratories, classrooms, hostels, and medical, sporting and recreational facilities, ensuring a wholesome 21st-century learning experience, with round-the-clock maximum security for students and staff.
Meanwhile, admissions for the 2026/27 academic session are ongoing.
With his wealth of experience, the new Principal is expected to lead the reorganisation and repositioning of the Academy to ensure the school remains among the best and continues to reach even greater heights.
A major emphasis of the new direction will be on academic excellence, discipline and sports development, as well as civic responsibility and leadership training.
Mr Pope is also to oversee the commencement of the early years programmes, including the nursery and primary school sections, starting in September.
