April 19, (THEWILL) – The National Parent-Teacher Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has commended the steps taken by the Lagos State Government over an alleged sex scandal involving some pupils of Chrisland Schools.
THEWILL reports that the State Government, had on Monday, ordered closure of Chrisland Schools across the state, to allow for proper investigation into the alleged sexual violence.
Deputy national president of the NAPTAN, Adeolu Ogunbanjo, who expressed sadness at the ugly development, noted that the incident was not in anyway a rape case, as claimed by the mother of the suspended pupil in the viral video.
“I fully support the step taken by LASG, the schools should remain closed. I trust the Lagos State Commissioner for Education in ensuring that thorough investigations commences immediately.
“Honestly, it is a shame and a very sad one. I have watched the video and from what I saw there, it is as a result of poor parenting, indiscipline and improper counselling on sex education.
“There is also administrative deficit, even though they are children, boys and girls are not supposed to be together in same hotel room, as seen in the video”, he stated.
He also condemned the approach of the Chrisland Schools Management on the development, adding that since March, they ought to have informed the pupils’ parents and carried them along immediately.
Ogunbajo emphasised the need for the issue to be properly addressed, as people were likely to have negative impression about the school, with over seven branches across the state.
“The case of late Sylvester Oromoni of Dowen College, Lekki, is still fresh in people’s memory and now this one, all in private schools.
“I mean it is disheartening, considering the ages of the students involved”, he added.
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