Dowen College: Sylvester’s death a big slap on Lagos government’s face – Sanwo-Olu’s wife

First Lady of Lagos State, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has said the death of a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Sylvester Oromoni, is a big slap on the state government’s face.

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 stated that the incident is something that has left her and her husband unhappy.

Ibijoke also commiserated with parents of the late student and everyone involved.

The first lady said in a statement her Assistant Director of Public Affairs, Olubukonla Nwonah, read:

“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.”