The Lagos State Government has granted permission to students of Chrisland High School, Opebi, who are in terminal classes to converge for physical learning in the school ahead of their examinations which are due to begin soon.
A statement by the state Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo said the school will however remain closed until all necessary judicial processes are completed.
“The temporary permission to allow the terminal classes comprising JSS3 and SS3 students access to the school was granted to enable them prepare and participate in their forthcoming terminal examinations”, the statement reads.
It also explained that arrangements are ongoing for other students at the school to return to class.
The statement added that the ministry in collaboration with the Lagos State Joint Task Force in charge of the implementation of the child protection policy and safeguarding would continue to engage with Whitney Adeniran’s family.
Miss. Whitney Adeniran collapsed and died on February 9 during the school’s inter-house sports competition at the Agege Stadium.
On Saturday, the Lagos ministry of justice, said a case of involuntary manslaughter and negligence has been established against Chrisland High School Ikeja, following the death of Whitney.
