A classroom block at Odokekere High School in the Ikorodu area of Lagos collapsed on Thursday while school was in session.
Fortunately, no casualties were reported. Eyewitnesses confirmed that students were quickly evacuated from the building just before the structure gave way.
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Videos circulating online showed concerned parents and local residents rushing to the school to ensure their children were safe following the incident.
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In a statement released on Friday, the Lagos State Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS) explained that the building had already been slated for demolition.
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The committee, which was re-inaugurated in November 2019, conveyed the government’s regret over the incident and provided further details.
“A classified information from the SCRPS office reveals that the classroom block had already been marked for demolition in order to construct a befitting classroom edifice that will accommodate the huge population of students in the school,” the statement read.
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“We also wish to state that no casualty was recorded at the building collapse. All of our students are in perfect condition.”
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the immediate relocation of the students to nearby schools to prevent any disruption to their education.
Officials from the SCRPS were scheduled to visit the site on Friday to conduct an on-the-spot assessment. The visit will help the government develop a plan for the immediate construction of a modern classroom block capable of accommodating the school’s large student population.
