Mrs. Elizabeth Ngozi Fred nee Emereole is a highly resourceful educationist and entrepreneur who has dedicated over two decades to elevating the standards of foundational education in Nigeria. As the Proprietress and Administrator of Jo-Jo Kiddies Smiles School, Satellite Town, Lagos, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership in building an institution anchored on academic excellence, character development, innovation and holistic learning. Her career stands as a masterclass in resilient institutional management, cutting-edge curriculum development and the consistent delivery of world-class primary and early childhood education.

Since 2014, Mrs. Fred has demonstrated exceptional administrative acumen as the Chief Executive of Jo-Jo Kiddies Smiles School, Satellite Town, Lagos.. Her management style blends rigorous quality control with empathetic leadership. She directly oversees daily school operations, establishes robust performance tracking systems, and actively supervises faculty evaluation frameworks. By organizing continuous professional development seminars, she has upskilled dozens of Nigerian educators, fostering an institutional culture of teaching excellence. Her leadership journey is rooted in deep classroom experience, having begun her career managing early years registries and parental communications at City Gate Academy (1999–2005).

A champion of versatile human capital development, Mrs. Elizabeth Ngozi Fred has redefined the scope of the Nigerian primary school ecosystem. To bridge the gap between academic theory and practical life skills, she conceptualized and launched an array of co-curricular initiatives, including:

  • Academic & Literary Clubs: Spearheading specialized Spelling Bee, Mathematics, and Reading/Writing clubs to boost literacy.
  • Vocational & Entrepreneurship Hubs: Pioneering youth empowerment tracks in Tailoring, Catering, Hair Making, and ICT to foster early entrepreneurial mindsets.
  • Creative Arts Societies: Establishing vibrant Drama, Choir, football and Dance clubs to nurture artistic talents.

Furthermore, she solved a critical problem for working parents by designing a structured, safe after-school care program, directly impacting her community’s socioeconomic productivity.

Mrs. Elizabeth Ngozi Fred has successfully harmonized the Nigerian curriculum with modern global frameworks, utilizing advanced certifications in STEAM Education, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and Innovative Learning Environments.

When education rapidly shifted online, she proved her agility by launching a successful virtual school model in May 2020. Mastering platforms like Microsoft Teams, she has personally delivered high-quality instruction that cross borders, preparing learners for demanding international examinations— including the 11+, KS Sat, and GCSEs—with a phenomenal success record.

Her sterling accomplishments are anchored by a powerful academic foundation. She holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Industrial Chemistry (2006) and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Early Childhood and Primary Education with Second Class Upper honours from Lagos State University (LASU). Perpetually advancing her expertise, she is currently completing her Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Early Childhood and Primary Education at LASU, ensuring her leadership remains at the cutting edge of modern pedagogical trends.

It is in recognition of her Sterling Accomplishments in the Development, Management and Delivery of Quality Education in Nigeria that Mrs. Elizabeth Ngozi Fred is deemed worthy to be conferred with the Woman of Merit Gold Award.