The Lagos State Ministry of Education has indefinitely shut down Dowen College located in Lekki following the death of one of its pupils, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Assistant Director of Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mr. Lawal.
According to Mr. Ganiu Lawal, the closure is to allow for investigations into the death of Oromoni Jnr., who reportedly died under alleged controversial circumstances on Tuesday.
The closure, News.band, gathered, followed the visit by the Education Commissioner. Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo and other government officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Education to the school on Friday.
Speaking in the statement , Lawal, said:
“The Lagos State Government has ordered the indefinite closure of Dowen College, Lekki , pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a student of the school.
“Commissioner for Education Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo announced the closure after a meeting with the School Management and Staff.
“The Commissioner called for calm, saying no effort will be spared in getting to the root of the incident.
“The Commissioner, in an earlier statement, commiserated with Sylvester’s family.
“Lagos State Government sends its condolences to the Parents of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni Jnr.,a student of Dowen College, Lekki.
“The Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, notes that this incident is shocking and the State is indeed sad about this great loss.
“The State Government is in touch with the parents in this difficult time.
“We reassure the family of the late Sylvester Oromoni Junior and Lagosians at large that efforts are being made to unravel the circumstances leading to his demise, even as we reiterate the Government’s commitment to Child Protection.”
Young Oromoni Junior’s family claimed he died as a result of injuries he got from being beaten by fellow pupils forcing him to join a cult group.
The school, however, claimed he was injured while playing football in the school.
