Lagos Govt Shuts Chrisland School Over Whitney’s Death

The Chrisland School in Opebi-Ikeja has been temporarily closed by the Lagos State government.

Because of the passing of 12-year-old Whytney Adeniran on Thursday, February 9, during the interhouse sports day, the school is currently the subject of debate.

A statement released by the state government this evening says the school is closed pending the outcome of an investigation into the unfortunate incident.

“LASG ORDERS CLOSURE OF CHRISLAND SCHOOL

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.”