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Govt Shuts School Over Bullying Of Seven-Year-Old Pupil

The Anambra State Government said it has ordered the immediate closure of Upcoming Star International School, Awka over the alleged bullying of a seven-year-old pupil.

This was disclosed by the state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, in a statement on Tuesday.

The statement noted the pupil’s classmate allegedly broke her leg, hence the need for the government to act accordingly.

Chuma-Udeh added that it was discovered that the school was not even approved to operate while questioning the school’s proprietor.

She said the pupil was bullied by her classmate which led to a broken leg.

She said, “The pupil was bullied by her classmate, which caused her to break her leg, and the matter was reported to the ministry.

“The school proprietor, Uche Onyeachona, was invited for questioning, and he admitted that the offence was committed in his school.

“It was also discovered that the school was not approved by the state government.

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The state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, however, directed that the school be sealed before 2 pm today.

“This is because the continued existence of such illegal schools has been causing mayhem to children in the state.”

The commissioner, however, urged parents to desist from sending their children and wards to unapproved schools.

She warned that proprietors of illegal schools would be handed over to law enforcement agents for contravening the laws of the state.

Kazeem Badmus

Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.

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