A recently held zoom meeting of parents of students in Dowen College got very emotional when one former teacher revealed that he resigned when he saw the bullying and other problems at the school.

See the emotional video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9edKSQ9q_Q

All na no go rest abi..

Obviously there was no discipline in Boys hostel

Maxymilliano:
Obviously there was no discipline in Boys hostel

Obviously the Lagos State Government fails in its responsibility to approve and monitor schools. As these issues had been going on for over decade.

This is very revealing but it could have been more revealing if the reaction came after the ex-staff of the college had been allowed his submissions.

Attacking him as he was just getting started to reveal the flaws in the school would only discourage him from talking about the rest that may matter.

He was not a member of the school management or a member of those in charge of the hostel or the supervision. He was just a staff, who wanted to share what he observed from his own desk.

The emotional outburst from the parent, the rebuke of the fellow would cause other staffs to do quiet.

For this ex-staff, I hope he is willing to appear when he is subpoenaed or ordered to appear as a corroborating witness in the court for the plaintiff.

The college lawyer should also write to him, to intimidate him of an oncoming slaughter of litigation for furthering the case against the school; this will teach others to keep their mouth shut too…while the school management uses it influence in the media to navigate and color the coverage of the incident.

Last last na out of court settlement I see from this.

Emotions are high and I see no reason for the zoom meeting as the case is already in court except if it happened before that.

The deed has been done. Her outburst is normal going by what she is going through.

It is an eye opener for all parents and I hope the lesson stays put with everyone as we quickly forget and move to the next distraction.

wirinet:


Obviously the Lagos State Government fails in its responsibility to approve and monitor schools. As these issues had been going on for over decade.

Lagos state government how?

This is a private school

lereinter:


Lagos state government how?

This is a private school

Lagos state govt has regulatory Oversight on schools including private

othermen:
This is very revealing but it could have been more revealing if the reaction came after the ex-staff of the college had been allowed his submissions.

Attacking him as he was just getting started to reveal the flaws in the school would only discourage him from talking about the rest that may matter.

He was not a member of the school management or a member of those in charge of the hostel or the supervision. He was just a staff, who wanted to share what he observed from his own desk.

The emotional outburst from the parent, the rebuke of the fellow would cause other staffs to do quiet.

For this ex-staff, I hope he is willing to appear when he is subpoenaed or ordered to appear as a corroborating witness in the court for the plaintiff.

The college lawyer should also write to him, to intimidate him of an oncoming slaughter of litigation for furthering the case against the school; this will teach others to keep their mouth shut too…while the school management uses it influence in the media to navigate and color the coverage of the incident.

Others to keep their mouth shut as to what end?

Powerexpert:
Last last na out of court settlement I see from this.

It depends on if the case is criminal or civil. The school as a whole might avoid a criminal case, but all individuals directly responsible for the murder would face criminal liability, which cannot be settled out of court.

Emotions are high and I see no reason for the zoom meeting as the case is already in court except if it happened before that.

Which court and what's the case number? The parents came together to share experiences.

The deed has been done. Her outburst is normal going by what she is going through.

It is an eye opener for all parents and I hope the lesson stays put with everyone as we quickly forget and move to the next distraction.

The deed is done. People are awaiting the outcome of the investigations. In the meantime parents are sharing experiences to learn and teach others how to avoid such tragedy in the future.

It is quite sad how hypocritical Nigerians are, all over the news these days everyone is talking about just one kid who is probably from a well to do family. Government is getting to talk about it, in fact all a cross the country, this is the trending issue on everyones lip but everyday in this country, children because of one thing or the other gets to die all resulting to poverty, lack of access to good medical facilities but the dowen kid is what everyone is showing pity regardless of the latter. We Nigerians deserve the government we get cause we are just nothing more than them.

A kid was killed during the endsars period and all of a sudden those who were busy advocating for justice all over social media have all gone silent, where then is the hypocrisy not in?

All over the country, kids are suffering, going through child labor, underfed, subjected to abuses but all these has become a norm but because the Dowen kid had access to social media and has enough influence for this to go viral.

How many of us in the different streets we live not see atleast one or two kids are all victims of abuses but we looked away cause it's a norm for poor people to suffer?

How many of us parents here take proper care of our children? When last did your child feel loved by you?

Hypocrites everywhere!!!

othermen:
This is very revealing but it could have been more revealing if the reaction came after the ex-staff of the college had been allowed his submissions.

I doubt the police or the Lagos State investigating panel has called the ex staff to come and make his submissions. When they do, I am sure he will answer.

Attacking him as he was just getting started to reveal the flaws in the school would only discourage him from talking about the rest that may matter.

I agree. But then women are highly emotional beings.

He was not a member of the school management or a member of those in charge of the hostel or the supervision. He was just a staff, who wanted to share what he observed from his own desk.

The emotional outburst from the parent, the rebuke of the fellow would cause other staffs to do quiet.

For this ex-staff, I hope he is willing to appear when he is subpoenaed or ordered to appear as a corroborating witness in the court for the plaintiff.

He sounds like someone who is willing to testify when called upon to. Afterall, I think he came to talk in this zoom meeting without any provocation or benefits.

The college lawyer should also write to him, to intimidate him of an oncoming slaughter of litigation for furthering the case against the school; this will teach others to keep their mouth shut too…while the school management uses it influence in the media to navigate and color the coverage of the incident.

Very unlikely. Unless you think he is telling lies. He must still have his resignation letter stating the reasons he resigned. I am sure he has other collaborating witnesses that witness what went on and has been going on. Many other parents and students would be ready to testify of their own experiences. If the lawyers does that, it would be like shooting themselves in the foot.

Amos1423:
It is quite sad how hypocritical Nigerians are, all over the news these days everyone is talking about just one kid who is probably from a well to do family. Government is getting to talk about it, in fact all a cross the country, this is the trending issue on everyones lip but everyday in this country, children because of one thing or the other gets to die all resulting to poverty, lack of access to good medical facilities but the dowen kid is what everyone is showing pity regardless of the latter. We Nigerians deserve the government we get cause we are just nothing more than them.

A kid was killed during the endsars period and all of a sudden those who were busy advocating for justice all over social media have all gone silent, where then is the hypocrisy not in?

All over the country, kids are suffering, going through child labor, underfed, subjected to abuses but all these has become a norm but because the Dowen kid had access to social media and has enough influence for this to go viral.

How many of us in the different streets we live not see atleast one or two kids are all victims of abuses but we looked away cause it's a norm for poor people to suffer?

How many of us parents here take proper care of our children? When last did your child feel loved by you?

Hypocrites everywhere!!!

People are free to advocate for whatsoever they wish. After all this is a free country. If you are so interested in advocating for poor underfed children dying and suffering, by Jove, start screaming, writing and advocacing for it. People who share same interest will join you.

People who have interest in finding justice for one rich kid also have their right to advocate for such.

You cannot get mad that people are not advocating for your own interests.

GudluckIBB:


Lagos state govt has regulatory Oversight on schools including private

Be specific with the regulatory oversight that Lagos state government didn't carry out as it pertains to this dowen sch dilemma

Is it now you know rights and a country which is free or not? Where is the freedom? In saner climes, contracts are thrown open by government for the best winner after durable proposal has been examined carefully but down in this trap hole, are the same contracts not bided within themselves and end up to executing not even half without any investigation or whatsoever.

Was it not in Bayelsa a commissioner got funded for government roads but dashed them on his purse, how about Akwa Ibom where a house member squandered the funds approved for school rehabilitation in his constituency and till date such cases has been waved while everyone moves to another trending news, where then is the freedom?

Are you speaking of the freedom where if one gets arrested automatically becomes guilty?

Are you talking about the freedom of speaking up without federal and state forces use every medium to silence you?

Are you talking about the freedom where Nigerians have access to justice? I mean that poor employer who cannot approach the court seeking justice for unpaid salaries or abuse of the laboud law.

Are you talking about the freedom of our contrapted youths who's hopes has been dashed away, who watches themselves go down without help.

Are you talking about the freedom of walking the streets with fear?

What freedom is that?

wirinet:


People are free to advocate for whatsoever they wish. After all this is a free country. If you are so interested in advocating for poor underfed children dying and suffering, by Jove, start screaming, writing and advocacing for it. People who share same interest will join you.

People who have interest in finding justice for one rich kid also have their right to advocate for such.

You cannot get mad that people are not advocating for your own interests.