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The Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has supported the decision of the Lagos State Government to shut down Dowen College over the demise of a 12-year-old student, Sylvester Oromoni.
Okowa took to his social media platforms to react to the child’s death, stating that the student is a native of his state.
He said, “Last night, I spoke to Mr. Sylvester Oromoni, the father of late Sylvester Oromoni Jr., the Dowen College student who unfortunately died under very controversial and unclear circumstances.
“During the call, I expressed my agreement with the decision of the Lagos State government to launch an investigation into the death of Sylvester, a native of Warri South LGA in Delta State.
“As a government that places priority on the lives of our citizens within and outside the state, we are determined to pursue this case to the end. The matter must be investigated, perpetrators apprehended, punished, and made an example of, to serve as a very strong deterrence against future occurrences.
“As we continue to watch this case closely, we extend our prayers and support to the Oromoni family. As they mourn the loss of their young son, I pray that Almighty God gives them the strength that they need at this difficult time.”
TheNewsGuru recalls that on Friday, the Lagos State Ministry of Education announced the indefinite closure of Dowen College, Lekki, pending the outcome of investigation into the boy’s death.