The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of a school owned in the state by the Redeemed Christian Church of God over the drowning of a five-year-old pupil, Chidera Eze.
The pupil had reportedly drowned in May during a swimming lesson organized by the school at a private facility in the Ikeja area of the city.
A statement by the Lagos state government noted that further investigation into the school revealed that it was yet to complete its registration, and therefore, not yet an approved school.
The statement which was signed by the Commissioner for Education, Folasade Adefisayo, also talked about an administrative investigation of its operations and procedures as well as the conduct of its officials – in line with schools’ safety standards and guidelines.”
She said the police are also investigating the matter.
Adefisayo noted that the school would remain closed, “pending an administrative investigation of its operations and procedures as well as the conduct of its officials – in line with schools’ safety standards and guidelines.
“The investigation is sequel to the death of 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.
“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.”
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