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.
According to a release signed by the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, the closure was ordered pending the outcome of a full investigation into the incident.
Mrs. Adefisayo, on behalf of the State Ministry of Education, 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 Whytney and call for calm as we assure that no effort will be spared in investigating the incident”, the Commissioner said.
