Lagos gov’t shut down Redeemers school over death of 5-year-old pupil

Lagos State Ministry of Education has shut down the Redeemers Nursery and Primary School, Ogba.

This came following the death of a pupil, Chidera Eze, 5, while having a swimming lesson in May 2022.

The little boy was reported to have drowned while taking the swimming lesson in the premises of the school.

It was gathered that the boy slipped into the water when he and and his peers were playing close to the pool.

It was also gathered that some teachers and caregivers of the school had taken some students to the Ivory Health Club, Ikeja for a swimming lesson.

The father of the deceased, identified simply as Mr Anthony, had blamed the officials of the school, for being reckless and negligent, hence the death of his son.

Commissioner for Education in Lagos State, Mrs Folashade Adefisayo has via a statement said the school will remain shut, for necessary investigation into its operations and procedures, as well as its compliance with schools’ safety standards and guidelines.

She revealed that the ministry had gathered that the Redeemers Nursery and Primary School, Ogba, has not concluded its registration and therefore, has no approval too run the school.

“The Ministry is concerned about the safety of the pupils, hence the need for intervention,” she said.