Oromomi’s death: Big slap on Lagos State – Sanwo-Olu’s wife
Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the first lady of Lagos State, has described the death of 12-year old Sylvester Oromomi as ‘a big slap on the face of Lagos State’.
Oromomi, a student of Dowen College, was allegedly bullied by some students, leading to his death.
“I am aware that the Lagos State Government is at the moment investigating the incident and honestly it is something we are not very happy about. It’s a big slap on the face of the education sector, the community, and Lagos State as a whole”, said the first lady during,” said the first lady.
“I am aware that the Lagos State Government is at the moment investigating the incident and honestly it is something we are not very happy about. It’s a big slap on the face of the education sector, the community, and Lagos State as a whole.
“It is a case that is being investigated and for the parents and everybody involved, honestly, we commiserate with them and send our condolences.
“As I said, the case is being investigated and I will not be able to say much on it at the moment,”
Speaking during an advocacy visit to some schools in furtherance of the ongoing 16 Days of activism against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, the First Lady described the incident as unfortunate, saying never again should it reoccur in the state.”
Mrs. Sanwo-Olu made the statement and commiserated with Oromomi’s parents during her advocacy tour on sexual and gender-based violence.