A turning point came with the Public Education Law of 14 September 2009, when the Anambra State Government formally returned the school to the Archdiocese. With that handover, proprietorship, management, and control returned to their original home: the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha. The moment felt less like a transaction and more like a homecoming, the restoration of a school to the community and mission that first shaped it.

Since that return, the school has leaned into its calling as a noble citadel of learning. The Archdiocese’s stewardship renewed standards, refocused the culture on moral formation and academic seriousness, and re-centred the daily rhythm of the school on faith, discipline, and service. Teachers and students alike stepped into a shared narrative: to learn with purpose and to live with integrity.

The setting itself tells part of the story. St. Kizito sits in the heart of Umudioka, one of the ancient towns of Dunukofia Local Government Area in Anambra State. Umudioka is known for peace and serenity, qualities that shape school life in subtle but lasting ways. In this calm environment, young minds find room to think, to grow, and to form the habits that make for strong scholarship and good character.

Today, St. Kizito Girls’ Secondary School, Umudioka, carries its history with grace: the resilience that helped it survive difficult years; the faith that guided its return; and the daily work of teaching, mentoring, and building up young women who will serve their families and communities. It is a living story rooted in the Archdiocese of Onitsha, strengthened by Umudioka’s hospitality, and moving steadily forward with the promise of Catholic education.