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In a sad ceremony held at the family compound in Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri, Mr. Sylvester Oromoni Snr, father of the late Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, has vowed to continue the fight for justice, particularly on behalf of students facing maltreatment in Nigerian educational institutions.
Two years ago, the 12-year-old Dowen College pupil, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, met a tragic end, allegedly tortured by senior students.
Addressing journalists, Mr. Oromoni expressed the family’s determination to ensure justice not only for their son but for all students who have faced assaults within school premises.
This decision to bury their son came after confirming that the Lagos State inquiry into the incident was progressing as expected.
Speaking at the event, renowned lawyer Chief Femi Falana (SAN) commended the Oromoni family’s tenacity in seeking justice and urged parents and school managements to prioritize the welfare and safety of students. Despite acknowledging the time justice might take, he assured that it would be delivered.
Falana, who is also the family lawyer, noted that the young boy would be remembered for touching the lives of the family, the school, and his colleagues.
We are here to celebrate a great Nigerian whose life was cut short. His short life was so eventful according to his biography that was just read to us now.”
“The short life of Solomon cannot be compared with that of Methuselah,” Falana said. “Sylvester touched the lives of his teachers, friends, fellow students, and we should be reminded and ask ourselves what would you be remembered for after this life.”
We must try as much as possible to rededicate our lives to God almighty. I must thank the parents of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr for standing and demanding justice for their son.”
During the burial ceremony, Ven. Revd Goodluck Bayagbon of God’s Grace Ministry, Warri, delivered a message encouraging Christians to lead exemplary lives. He celebrated Sylvester Oromoni Jnr as a devout believer who left a positive impact on those around him.