The Gamaliel & Susan Onosode Foundation (GAMSU) has officially launched the 2026 edition of its Ideal School Campaign, an initiative designed to identify and renovate one public school in Nigeria that requires critical infrastructural support.
Founded in 2013, GAMSU remains committed to improving the lives of children and young people through innovative and flexible educational opportunities.
The Ideal School Campaign reflects the Foundation’s long-standing belief that learning environments matter, and that safe, dignified spaces are essential for meaningful education.
The Campaign
The Ideal School Campaign is an open nomination initiative inviting communities across Nigeria to nominate a public school in need of renovation.
Communities, alumni groups, parents, teachers, and concerned citizens are encouraged to submit nominations, accompanied by evidence that clearly demonstrates the school’s needs.
Rather than selecting at random, GAMSU will conduct a structured evaluation process, considering:
- The severity of the infrastructural need
- The potential impact of the intervention
- Feasibility and logistics
- Available funding
Open Nomination Process
Public primary and secondary schools in Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Kaduna, and Nassarawa States are eligible for nomination.
Teachers, parents, community leaders, alumni, and education stakeholders are invited to submit nominations through the official online form.
Nomination Period: February 9 – February 28, 2026
Assessment Period: March 1 – March 31, 2026
Selected School Announcement: April 2026
All submissions will be reviewed using a transparent and standardised evaluation framework based on:
- Infrastructure condition
- Safety risks
- Access to water and sanitation
- Enrollment and impact potential
- Community readiness and sustainability
Visual documentation shared via Instagram or X may support nominations, but all schools must be officially nominated through the online form to be considered.
How to Nominate
Nominations must be submitted through the official GAMSU Ideal School Campaign page here.
