Victoria Mgbanwa
The Brickhall School, Abuja, has declared a two weeks suspension of classes in respect to its late four-year-old pupil, Miguel Ovoke, who died in the school premises on April 24, 2024.
In a statement released by the school on Wednesday, the school stated that authorities are already investigating the circumstances that led to the death of master Miguel, and the House of Representatives has also been included in the issue.
The statement reads, “It is with profound sorrow and deepest sympathy that we at Brickhall School, management and the Parents Teacher’s Forum, express our heartfelt condolences to the family of our dearly beloved pupil, Miguel Ovoke.
“We are devastated to report that Miguel tragically passed away on April 24, 2024, following a sad incident where he choked on a piece of meat offal from his meal brought from home, despite the immediate and expert care provided by our dedicated staff and certified school nurse.
“In response to this heart-wrenching event, we convened an urgent meeting with our school community on the day of the incident.
“Out of respect for Miguel’s memory and to honour his bright spirit, we suspended classes for over a week, allowing our community time to mourn and reflect on this profound loss.
“We have cooperated fully with the relevant authorities to ensure a thorough and compassionate resolution for everyone affected, especially Miguel’s grieving family.
“The leadership of both the school and the Parents Teacher’s Forum has personally visited Miguel’s family to offer our support and condolences during this indescribably difficult time. We stand with them in their grief and extend our support to all who loved Miguel—his friends, classmates, and our entire community.
“As our school resumes, particularly for students preparing for their Senior and Junior School Certificate examinations, we reaffirm our commitment to the well-being and education of all our students”.
