METHODIST GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL (MGHS) YABA was founded in 1879 originally as Wesleyan Girls School under the governance of Hoares Memorial Methodist Church, Yaba.

It is the oldest Girls’ school in Nigeria. The longest serving principal was Miss Lucy K Walker who retired after 17 years in 1972 The baton was handed over to Mrs Odulana and then Mrs Onafowokan. M.G.H.S was famous for its extracurricular activities and had many societies. The first Nigerian Girl guides Company in the country was formed at the school.

The School’s Motto is: ‘In love serve one another.