Chief, A.O. Airewele in 1947. The Motto of the School is "Disce Si Sapis"- This means "Learn If You Are Wise.!!"
As at the time the School was Founded.. WBHS- was the First Privately Owned Secondary School in Nigeria: As Most Schools were Owned by the Missionaries & Government.!! Western Boys High School was Initially Located at old Western Boys Hi
gh School Road- off First [1st] East Circular Road, Benin City.!!
>>Owing to Expansion as a result of Increased Students Enrolment, The School Moved to It's Present Location at Ikpoba Hill, Benin City, Nigeria.!! The School was Taken Over by Government in the Early Seventies as there was a Govt. Policy that Private Individuals and Missions: Must Relinquish Ownership of All Schools To Government.
>>The school's Official Uniform is Sky Blue Short & White Shirt for the Junior Students and Sky Blue Trouser & White Long/Short Sleeved shirt for Senior Students.!!
>Boarders wore Brown Shorts and Brown Checked Shirts.. In the Hostels.!! The school is well known for its academic excellence in Nigeria and beyond:
As at today Western Boys High School is the only school in the old Mid western region of Nigeria whose two old boys have Attained the Prestigious Position of Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin.!! The School Has also Produced some Great Old Boys.. who have Excelled In Various Fields of.. Academia, Captains of Industries, Technocrats, Politicians etc..
.One of the most Respected Governor of then Old Bendel State: Now Edo & Delta States.. Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia, Is an Old Boy.!!
.The former Vice Chancellor of University of Benin, Prof. Oshodin & the present UNIBEN VC, Prof. Orumwense.. Former Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University, Prof Aigbomian.!! The Current Vice Chancellor: Prof. Osarhieme Osadolor- and so many others too numerous to mention Are all Old Boys of this Great School of High Moral & Academic Learning.. .!! In sports, WBHS- has Won the Prestigious Principals Cup Competition, in Football many times and many Laurels in Athletics, several times.!! WBHS was given Facelift by the then Gov. Adams Oshiomhiole's Government.. & Recently By Gov. G.O. OBASEKI Government.!!
>>Modern Internet, Communication & Technology Centre- [ICT] & Solar Power; Have Recently Been Provided By , Engr. Tony Ogbeide, Hon. Agbonayinma & Others.!!
>>The School However Needs More Modern Sports Facilities- Outside the Excellent Mini Stadia & Football Complex.. Provided Recently By Gov. OBASEKI.!! All Old Boys Must/Should Pls, Join Hands to Ensure We All Take OUR Great & Famous- Western Boys High School To Greater Heights.!! Written By.. Anthony Osi Iyere-©.
[WBHS- OldBoy: Class of 1979-1984]
