Lagos Govt Orders Closure Of Private School After Death Of 2-Year-Old Pupil
Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of a private school in the state following the death of a 2-year-old pupil.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that Rapheala Ogbodo, a pupil at Smiley Kids Montessori School, Heritage Place Estate, Sangotedo, was found dead in swimming pool at the school.
Lagos State Government disclosed the decision to shut the school in an X.com post on Saturday.
It was noted that officials from the Lagos State Safety Commission and the Office of Education Quality Assurance, under the Ministry of Education have visited the school to conduct a preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
‘The attention of the Lagos State Safety Commission has been drawn to the swimming pool accident that occurred at Smiley Kids Montessori, Heritage Place Estate, Sangotedo, Lagos, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, which led to the death of a two-year-old female, Rapheala Ogbodo.
The officials of the Lagos State Safety Commission and the Office of Education Quality Assurance, Ministry of Education, have visited the scene of the accident to carry out a preliminary investigation and ascertain the root cause of the unfortunate incident.
While the school is presently under lock pending further investigation, the state government extends its deepest condolences to the family of the victim and expresses its commitment to preventing future occurrences’ the state government submitted.
The Director-General of the Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, also added that all school owners and caregivers must comply with safety regulations to prevent accidents in the state.
Recall that Mrs. Ella had last week Thursday called for justice following the death of her two-year-old daughter noting that she had left for school on Wednesday but did not return alive-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
