Oromoni: Sanwo-Olu vows to stop cultism, bullying in schools

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has vowed to stop cultism and bullying in public and private schools across the state.

He spoke in reaction to the death of Sylvester Oromoni, a student of Dowen College, who was allegedly bullied to death by senior students.

Sanwo-Olu, who commissioned the newly built female hostel and 12 classroom block at the Lagos State Model College, Igbokuta, Lagos on Friday, said cultism and bullying must be eradicated in schools.

He said the entrenched practices were having negative effects on the nation’s education sector.

“At this juncture, I must make it clear that bullying will not be condoned in any of the private or public schools in Lagos State.

“In line with our policy of “if you see something, say something”, cases of bullying in schools must be promptly reported to the school administrators, and they are obligated to act swiftly and responsibly.

“We sympathize with the family of the late Dowen College student, Sylvester Oromoni, and we will do everything within our power to ensure that all those involved in the unfortunate incident are duly prosecuted and justice is fully served,” he said.

He stressed that education is a core pillar of his administration’s T.H.E.M.E.S agenda and one of the major tools being used to change the face of Lagos.

Governor Sanwo-Olu said, “We are building world-class schools and equipping our students with the requisite knowledge and skills needed to compete globally. Today’s ceremony clearly demonstrates our promise to give our students the best in terms of quality education and excellent infrastructure.

“As a means of improving teaching and learning in our primary and secondary schools, we have commissioned over 1,097 projects in 970 schools across the State. We also ensured the prompt construction and rehabilitation of 322 dilapidated public schools, while 87,000 dual composite units of furniture have so far been supplied to schools.”

Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo said the governor’s main purpose was to ensure that all students in Lagos State received quality education in a conducive environment.

“It is indeed wonderful to see that these promises are being kept. In less than three years, the state has met every one of these promises to a significant extent.

”I wish to acknowledge Mr Governor’s sustained passion and significant contribution to the Education Sector in Lagos State. The Newly Built Female Hostel with 182 bed capacity, house mistress quarters, 12-Classroom Block and other Facilities will make teaching and learning conducive for students and their teachers,” she said.

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Sanwo-Olu with students of the school