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Sanwo-Olu orders indefinite closure of Dowen College

The school is to remain closed indefinitely pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a student of the school.

• December 3, 2021
Dowen College
Dowen College

LAGOS GOVT ORDERS INDEFINITE CLOSURE OF DOWEN COLLEGE

The Lagos State Government has ordered the indefinite closure of Dowen College, Lekki, pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a student of the school.

Commissioner for Education Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo announced the closure after a meeting with the School Management and Staff.

The Commissioner called for calm, saying no effort will be spared in getting to the root of the incident. 

 Ganiu Lawal

Asst Director, Public Affairs

Ministry of Education

3RD December, 2021

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