The Lagos State Ministry of Education has ordered the temporary closure of Chrisland School, Opebi, Ikeja, following the reported death of a student of the school, Whitney Adeyemi.
In a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo said the closure was ordered pending the outcome of a full investigation into the incident.
Adefisayo commiserated with Mr and Mrs Adeyemi, parents of Whitney, and prayed for the repose of her soul.
“We also note the impact of this unfortunate event on family, friends and acquaintance of Whitney and call for calm as we assure that no effort will be spared in investigating the incident.” the Commissioner said.
