Lagos Govt Orders Closure Of Redeemers School Ogba Over Death Of Student

• Lagos Govt shuts Redeemers School over drowning of pupil

• …an investigation is being conducted sequel to the recent death of Chidera Eze, a five-year-old pupil, who is suspected to have drowned during a swimming lesson while in the custody of the school

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Redeemers Nursery and Primary School, located in Ogba, has been closed, the Lagos State Ministry of Education announced on Monday evening.

According to the government, the school will remain closed while an administrative investigation into its practices and officials’ conduct is conducted in accordance with safety standards and guidelines for schools.

This was said in a statement signed by the state’s commissioner for education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo.

The investigation is sequel to the recent death of Chidera Eze, a five-year-old pupil, who is suspected to have drowned during a swimming lesson while in the custody of the school. The police are investigating the matter.

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“A preliminary probe by the Office of Education Quality Assurance of the Ministry has shown that the Redeemers Nursery and Primary School, Ogba, is yet to conclude its registration and is, therefore, not yet an approved school.

“The Ministry is concerned about the safety of the pupils, hence the need for intervention. The school will remain closed until all the required approval processes are concluded. Parents are advised to note the closure and wait for the conclusion of the administrative investigation,” the Lagos government said

 
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