Marist Brothers' Juniorate, Uturu

Marist Brothers Juniorate (MBJ) is a Catholic secondary school in Eastern Nigeria, owned and run by the Marist Brothers. The school was opened to the public in 1981, The principal then was Rev Brother Hyacinth Okoro fms, who was later replaced by the Reverend Brother Andrew Iwuagwu, followed by now late Reverend Brother Edward Ajaelu and later Rev Bro Joachim Ezetulugo who later became a provincial superior. The succession of principals and other staff including the legendary Rev Brother Aloysius Palmer (Bro Alloy) helped shape the lives of a lot of young men who passed through the school. Prior to the creation of Abia State in 1991, Uturu town and therefore the school was in Okigwe Imo State. Today Uturu is in Abia State.

Teaching at MBJ is based on the two ideas of morals and education. The school has a strong, moral, understanding and educative community of teachers and students working together to achieve the goal of education and success in the future. MBJ has a vibrant alumni community (known as X-Jays) in Nigeria, the UK and the US. In 1985 the entire set of graduating students had The school produced the best set of  WAEC results in the country, between 1986 and 1990. MBJ students were among the best performing students in Nigeria. Most of the best students had A1 in all courses. 

The school laboratory is a treasure trove for science buffs. The most popular day in the school calendar is June 6th, St Marcelline Champagnat Day. The anniversary of the founder of the Marist Brothers, the blessed saint Marcelline Champagnat 

The school is a boarding school meant for Catholic boys only. Recently though, it started accepting non-Catholics on the terms that they participate in the activities of the Catholic Church during their stay. Some students have described MBJ where Mary Brings Joy. which was coined by one of its students from the acronym MBJ (MARIST BROTHERS' JUNIORATE) during one of the sporting events which Marist Brothers juniorate won. The phrase, Mary Brings Joy and also known as Mad Boys Jungle, was later incorporated  into the school anthem.

Over the years Marist brothers' Juniorate has been outstanding when it comes to West Africa Examination as they are always among the best top five (5) schools in Nigeria with the best WAEC result which has earned them tremendous awards in the nation.

Source: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/07/28/marist-brothers-juniorate-boosting-educational-standards-devt/

External links
Marist Brothers' Juniorate Official Website
X-Jay's Web Site

Category:Secondary schools in Abia State
Category:Catholic Church in Nigeria
Category:Marist Brothers schools
Category:Boys' schools in Nigeria