Lagos Government Orders Reopening Of Chrisland School

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the reopening of Chrisland School following the shutdown that took place in the wake of the viral sex clip.

Speaking on the development, the Lagos State Commissioner of Education, Folasade Adefisayo, explained that the reopening is to ensure that other students are not denied access to learning as the investigation continues.

Adefisayo disclosed that the Parent Teachers' Association would be putting in place psychosocial support for the students involved in the sex scandal.

The Lagos State Ministry of Education has directed that all Chrisland Schools shut for alleged misconduct of some students in Dubai be reopened from Monday, April 25, 2022.

“The directive follows a review of the ongoing administrative investigation into the incident. Besides, it is to ensure that students are not denied access to learning when the new term begins on Monday, April 25, 2022.

“The State Government shut the schools for the safety of students and the staff and to ensure unhindered investigation of the incident.

“The Ministry of Education and other relevant agencies of the State, in conjunction with the school’s Parent Teachers Association, will be working on scheduled psychosocial support for the students.

“An extensive assessment of the school’s procedure, especially on external trips and excursions, is being made to identify safety gaps and prevent such incidents", the statement reads.

The Ministry added that it would initiate a review of guidelines/protocols governing public and private schools across the state within the next four weeks.