The Lagos State Government has confirmed the collapse of a bungalow classroom block at Odokekere High School in Ikorodu, describing the incident as “sad news” in a Friday statement from the Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS).”
The government reassured the public that “no casualty was recorded at the building collapse.
“All of our students are in perfect condition.”
According to SCRPS, the affected classroom block had already been slated for demolition to make way for a larger facility to accommodate the school’s growing student population.
The statement said the demolition was planned to construct “a befitting classroom edifice that will accommodate the huge population of students in the school.”
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the immediate relocation of pupils to nearby schools to ensure that their academic activities are not disrupted.
A team of SCRPS officials is scheduled to visit the school to conduct an on-the-spot assessment.
This will enable the government to “work out modalities, to begin immediate construction of an ultra-modern classroom block, that will accommodate the huge population in the school.”
The SCRPS signed off the release, emphasizing the state government’s commitment to ensuring safe and modern learning environments for students.
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