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A now-viral video has captured some students purported to be
from a Lagos school smoking and drinking inside what appears to be their
The footage was shared by a Twitter X user who also claimed
the young students are of the Excel College in the Ejigbo Lagos.
The source said the video was posted to alert parents and
guardians whose children are studying in the school.
“See how these children are smoking and drinking inside the
boys hostel,” he said.
The Lagos state government, in response to the footage,
stated that “the incident will be treated with utmost seriousness.”
In a statement, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, the Lagos commissioner
for basic and secondary school education, said the government has commenced an
investigation into the matter.
He said the monitoring and investigation team will verify
the authenticity of the video, identify the students, and “determine the level
of institutional oversight.”
He said the act is against the core values and behavioural
standards expected within the Lagos state education system.
The commissioner added that any school found culpable in
such acts will face sanctions in line with state education regulations.
Alli-Balogun maintained that the government ensures that all
learning environments are safe, disciplined, and conducive to the academic and
moral growth of every learner.
“The State Government views this incident with the utmost
seriousness, as it goes against the core values and behavioural standards
expected within the educational system of Lagos State,” he said.
“We wish to inform the public that the Ministry of Basic and
Secondary Education (MBSE), via the relevant agency, Office of Education
Quality Assurance (OEQA), is fully aware of the content of the video and has
commenced a thorough investigation into the matter.
“Our Monitoring and Investigation team has been dispatched
to verify the authenticity of the video, confirm the identities of those
involved, and determine the level of institutional oversight.
“Preliminary engagements have also begun with the school
authorities to gather all relevant facts, and any school found culpable will
face appropriate sanctions in line with Lagos State education policies and
regulations.
“The safety, well-being, and moral values of all students
remain paramount to the Lagos State Government.
“We are committed to ensuring that all learning environments
are safe, disciplined, and conducive to the academic and moral growth of every
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