Namtira Bwala, a student of Lead British International School subjected to bullying by schoolmates

Safe For Children Society, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the safeguarding and protection of children, has called for concerted efforts among all stakeholders to eradicate the persistent menace of bullying within the school system.

In a statement yesterday by its founder, Taiwo Akinlami, in reaction to the trending video that had elicited widespread outrage involving a female student from Lead British International School, Abuja, who was bullied by a peer, said the incident has shown that many schools have failed to heed the lessons learnt from events leading to Sylvester Oromonis heartbreaking death, whose Coroner Inquest into Oromonis death was concluded last week.

The body listed the following as a remedy to the menace to break the cycle of unfortunate events and ensure that schools are safe havens for all students:

In conclusion, the group called on the government and school authorities to provide the affected student with the essential psychosocial support needed for recovery from the traumatic experience.

Looking ahead, our objective must be to prevent similar incidents through systemic change. This involves the rigorous enforcement of existing laws and the introduction of new measures to address any identified gaps. Only through decisive action and committed oversight can we ensure a safer educational environment for all our children.

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