Lagos State Government says no life was lost after a classroom block collapsed at Odokekere High School, Ikorodu

The Lagos State Government has expressed shock over the collapse of a bungalow classroom block at Odokekere High School, Ikorodu, assuring parents and the public that no lives were lost in the incident.

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In a statement issued by the Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS), the government said it received the news of the collapse “with shock” and regretted the unfortunate occurrence.

According to the committee, preliminary findings showed that the affected classroom block had already been identified for demolition before the incident.

The structure was slated for replacement with a more suitable building to accommodate the school’s growing student population.

“The classroom block had already been marked for demolition in order to construct a befitting classroom edifice that will accommodate the huge population of students in the school,” the statement said.

The SCRPS confirmed that no casualties were recorded during the collapse. It added that all students were safe and in good condition.

“We wish to state clearly that no casualty was recorded at the building collapse. All of our students are in perfect condition,” the committee said.

The statement further disclosed that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the immediate relocation of affected pupils to nearby schools to ensure academic activities continue without disruption.

Meanwhile, officials of the SCRPS are expected to visit the school for an on-the-spot assessment of the incident.

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The committee said the visit would help the government finalise plans for the immediate construction of an ultra-modern classroom block to replace the collapsed structure.