Our mission focuses on educating children and youth, especially the most vulnerable, in line with our founder’s vision of nurturing Christian values in education.
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The Marist Brothers of Nigeria belong to the global Marist family, a religious congregation founded by St. Marcellin Champagnat. Our mission focuses on educating children and youth, especially the most vulnerable, in line with our founder’s vision of nurturing Christian values in education.
The Marist Brothers embrace a life of humility and modesty, staying true to simple living and focusing on serving others without seeking recognition.
We emphasize creating a sense of community and belonging, fostering strong relationships and solidarity within schools and communities, treating one another with love and respect, like family.
We are dedicated to hard work, promoting diligence and perseverance in both their personal and professional lives. God comes first.
Presence in service, especially children and young people, offering guidance, mentorship, and genuine care to ensure they grow holistically in a supportive environment.
For the Marist Brothers of Nigeria, "To Serve God" means dedicating our lives to the education and care of young people, especially the less privileged.
Through simplicity, humility, and love, we see our mission as a way to honor God by transforming lives. Every action, whether in teaching or community service, is an act of devotion, reflecting our commitment to God's work.
There’s magic in our energy, our spaces, our people and our discoveries. There’s even magic in our motivation: our unblinking belief that we can eradicae childhood disease — so that one day, like magic, children will no longer need us.
MISSION
Our work emphasizes creating strong, moral individuals who can contribute positively to society, reflecting the Marist motto: "To educate children, we must love them and love them all equally."
VISION
We aim to shape future leaders who will carry forward the ideals of peace, equity, and service to the most vulnerable.
MOTTO
The motto of the Marist Brothers in Nigeria is "Ad Jesum Per Mariam", which translates to "To Jesus through Mary."
In a letter dated July 15, Br. Ernesto Sánchez, Superior General, informed the Brothers in Nigeria that General Council has decided to appoint Br. Mark Okolo Omede as Provincial of Nigeria for a first mandate of three years. Br. Mark begin his mandate at the Provincial Chapter that was celebrated from 9 to 13 January 2024.
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