The Lagos State Safety Commission yesterday said it had shut Smiley Kids Montessori, Heritage Place Estate, Sangotedo, Lagos, following a tragic swimming pool accident on Wednesday, January 15 which led to the death of a two-year-old girl, Rapheala Ogbodo.
A statement issued by the agency on Saturday read in part: ”The officials of the Lagos State Safety Commission and the Office of Education Quality Assurance, Ministry of Education have visited the scene of the accident to carry out a preliminary investigation and ascertain the root cause of the unfortunate incident.
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”While the school is presently under lock pending further investigation, the State Government extends its deepest condolences to the family of the victim and expresses its commitment to preventing future occurrences.”
The Director-General of the Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, stated that all school owners and caregivers must comply with safety regulations to prevent accidents in the State.