The Lagos state government says it has shut down Smiley Kids Montessori, Heritage Place Estate, Sangotedo, Lagos, after the tragic incident on Wednesday, 15th January 2025, which led to the death of a two-year-old female pupil, Rapheala Ogbodo.
A statement released by the Director-General of the Lagos State Safety Commission ,Mr. Lanre Mojola titled:
‘SWIMMING POOL ACCIDENT: LASG SHUTS SCHOOL, COMMENCES INVESTIGATION‘ reads:
“The attention of the Lagos State Safety Commission has been drawn to the swimming pool accident that occurred at Smiley Kids Montessori, Heritage Place Estate, Sangotedo, Lagos, on Wednesday, 15th January 2025, which led to the death of a two-year-old female, Rapheala Ogbodo.
“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.
“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, also stated that all school owners and caregivers must comply with safety regulations to prevent accidents in the State.
Mojola further stated that further information would be made available upon completion of investigations into the accident.
