In a statement released on Friday by the Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS), the Lagos State Government revealed that a bungalow classroom building at Odokekere High School in Ikorodu had collapsed. The occurrence was described as “sad news.”
The government reassured the public that “no casualty was recorded at the building collapse.
“All of our students are in perfect condition.”
The damaged classroom block was originally slated for demolition, according to SCRPS, in order to make room for a larger building to house the school’s expanding 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.”
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State has mandated that students be immediately transferred to neighboring schools in order to prevent disruptions to their academic pursuits.
A team of SCRPS officials is scheduled to visit the school to conduct an on-the-spot evaluation.
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 release was approved by the SCRPS, highlighting the state government’s dedication to provide student with modern and safe learning environment.
