The Lekki Headmaster by Kabir Alabi Garba is JAMB's recommended novel for the Use of English paper. Rather than being a standalone subject, it is a reading text — questions drawn from it form part of your Use of English score, typically 10 or more questions depending on the year.
The novel follows Bepo Adewale, principal of Stardom Schools in Lekki, Lagos, as he weighs relocating abroad against his commitment to his students and school — a dilemma often referred to as "Japa syndrome." Questions test plot recall, character motivation, themes and vocabulary drawn directly from the text.
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Topics Covered in JAMB The Lekki Headmaster
Plot & Chapter Summary
Characters (Bepo Adewale & others)
Themes (Leadership, Migration, Cultural Identity)
Setting (Lekki, Lagos)
Vocabulary in Context
Author's Style & Tone
Moral Lessons
How to Improve in The Lekki Headmaster
- Read the full novel at least once before relying on chapter summaries — JAMB draws specific detail-level questions, not just theme questions
- Note new vocabulary as you read; the novel is also used to test lexis and structure in context
- Understand Bepo's internal conflict and final decision clearly — his motivations are a recurring question focus
- Know the names and roles of supporting characters (his Vice Principal, staff, students) — not just the protagonist
- Always use timed mode — JAMB gives you roughly 40 seconds per question
- Read every explanation after submission — this is where the real learning happens
Questions About JAMB The Lekki Headmaster
Reports indicate roughly 10 to 35 questions may be drawn from the recommended novel within the Use of English section, though the exact number can vary by year. Check the current year's JAMB syllabus notice for the confirmed count.
JAMB typically provides a copy at CBT registration centres, and PDF versions are widely available from JAMB-affiliated prep sites. Either way, read the full text rather than relying only on summaries, since detail-level questions are common.
Select any year from the grid above to start a timed practice session. The quiz mirrors the real JAMB CBT format — questions displayed one at a time, a countdown timer, and automatic answer saving. After you submit, you get a detailed results page showing your score, which questions you got wrong, and explanations for each answer.
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