The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into a viral video allegedly showing students of Excel College, Ejigbo, engaging in smoking and alcohol consumption inside a dormitory.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, the government described the incident as “disturbing” and contrary to the values and behavioral standards expected in the state’s education system.
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through the Office of Education Quality Assurance, has dispatched a monitoring and investigation team to verify the authenticity of the video, identify the students involved, and assess the level of supervision within the school.
Preliminary engagements with the school authorities are already underway, and the government warned that any institution found culpable will face sanctions in line with existing education policies and regulations.
Alli-Balogun reiterated that the safety, well-being, and moral development of students remain paramount, assuring parents and the public that the state is committed to maintaining disciplined and conducive learning environments across all schools.
