The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has said that shutting down all the branches of Chrisland schools across Lagos State might deny other children their rights to learn and for those in the terminal classes the right to continue their preparation for their final examinations.
This was contained in a statement signed by Chief Yomi Otubela,
National President NAPPS and made available to newsmen on Thursday.
Recall that viral sex video of Chrisland students has been circulated on social media which resulted in reactions from the public.
The statement read, “While we are in support of the swift move by the Lagos state government to investigate the issue, we view with concern the recent announcement of the state government to shut down all branches of Chrisland Schools in the state over the said sex video.
“We feel shutting down all the branches of the school might deny other children their rights to learn more and for those in the terminal classes the right to continue thier preparation for their final examination”.
Otunga, also observed that parents are not always available for the upkeep of their children. “So we are disturbed about what becomes of these children for the period of the closure.
However, the Association supports the Lagos State Monitoring and Supervisory committee being introduced among the Chrisland Schools Management team pending the conclusion of the investigation.
“We await the outcome of the government investigation on the alleged gross negligence on the part of Chrisland Schools to allow students of such age bracket sleep alone without the presence of a teacher of the same sex, as well as the allegations of the school poor communication, the delayed for over a month after the incident before calling the attention of the minor’s parents to the exact issue. This will help us make informed decisions”, Otubela added.
NAPPS commended the swift intervention of the Lagos State Government and the police by taking over the investigation of the matter.
It recommends that the children involved should be taken to experts in mental health for adequate intervention and rehabilitation.
“We encourage the school management and staff to be fully equipped to adequately protect learners put under their watch by not neglecting their duty of care to their learners
“Equally, parents are expected to be up and doing in their role of parenting and proper monitoring. They should pay proper attention to the observations regarding their children that are coming from the school and address them quickly”, Otubela said.
