The Government of Lagos State has ordered the closure of Chrisland Schools following the death of a 12-year old female student named Whytney Adeniran.
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Whytney Adeniran died at the inter-house sports competition of the school at the Agege Stadium on Thursday.
The release by the Lagos State Government signed by the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo, says, the closure of Chrisland Schools located at the Opebi area of the state is ordered to close temporarily pending the result of a full investigation into what caused Whytney Adeniran’s death.
The Release:
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, Whytney Adeyemi.
A release signed by the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo said the closure was ordered pending the outcome of a full investigation into the unfortunate incident.
Mrs. Adefisayo, on behalf of the State Ministry of Education, commiserated with Mr. and Mrs. Adeyemi, parents of Whytney, 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 stated.
