By Charles Igwe
Christ the King College (CKC), Onitsha, has once again demonstrated its strong commitment to holistic human formation, achieving remarkable success in the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
Out of the 131 candidates registered by the college, an outstanding 110 candidates achieved distinctions (A1-B3) in all nine subjects. Additionally, 126 candidates scored A1, B, and C grades, while only five students fell short in one subject, despite still securing a minimum of four A1s in the exam.
The Mathematics results were particularly impressive, with 127 candidates earning A1 grades and the remaining four scoring Bs. In the sciences, 111 candidates took both Physics and Chemistry, with 79 earning A1 in Physics and 90 in Chemistry.
These exceptional results underscore CKC’s ability to excel at the highest level. The school continues to transform students, many from low-income families without a solid academic foundation, into top achievers. While elite schools may boast a few students with perfect scores, CKC’s aggregate performance across the entire class demonstrates its rigorous academic environment.
Rev. Fr. Celestine Arinze Okafor, the Manger of CKC, expressed pride in the achievements of both students and staff, attributing the success to the collaborative spirit within the school. “We are happy with the performance of our students, but we are never content as there is always room for improvement,” he said.
The college’s culture of academic excellence is reflected in the individual performances of its students. Here is a sample of some outstanding results:
- Oputa Francis: 7 A1s, 2 Bs
- Nnakwue Johnbosco: 7 A1s, 2 Bs
- Nnoli Chibuike: 7 A1s, 1 B, 1 C
- Nnadi Paschal: 7 A1s, 1 B, 1 C
- Uchenna Sixtus: 7 A1s, 2 Bs
- Uzoma Elvis: 7 A1s, 2 Bs
- Odigbo Kamsy: 7 A1s, 2 Bs
- Timothy Marvellous: 7 A1s, 2 Bs
- Ofedu Elvis: 7 A1s, 2 Bs
- Popular Ewuzie: 7 A1s, 2 Bs
- Oguejiofor Valerian: 7 A1s, 2 Bs
- Nwokike Matthew: 7 A1s, 2 Bs
- Ubah Collins: 7 A1s, 2 Bs
- Nnubia Augustine: 7 A1s, 2 Bs
- Nnamani Ifeanyi: 7 A1s, 2 Bs
The list continues with many more students achieving impressive scores across all subjects. CKC’s results this year are a resounding success, solidifying the school’s reputation for excellence in education. As the school reflects on these achievements, the fame and glory of CKC are sure to endure for years to come.
