- Christ Mitots School in Lagos suspended Stella Nwadigo for indefinitely, following a video of her assault on Abayomi Michael during a numeracy lesson.
- A disturbing social media video shows a female teacher violently smacking a child for struggling with a lesson, sparking widespread outrage and resulting in her arrest.
- The school management has publicly condemned the teacher’s actions, stating that they are unacceptable.
Christ Mitots School, situated in the Ikorodu region of Lagos, announced on Thursday the indefinite suspension of a teacher, Stella Nwadigo, who was recorded on video physically assaulting a three-year-old student, Abayomi Michael, during a numeracy class.
The alarming video, which emerged on social media, depicts the female educator aggressively striking the young pupil for having difficulty with the lesson. This incident provoked significant public outrage, resulting in the teacher’s arrest on Wednesday.
In an official statement, the school administration denounced the teacher’s behavior, labeling it as intolerable.
The institution reassured the community that the teacher would remain suspended pending the completion of the ongoing investigation.
“We are aware of a deeply troubling incident involving one of our teachers and a student, which has been circulating on social media,” the statement reads.
“The video shows a teacher engaging in the physical discipline of a student in a manner that is completely unacceptable and contrary to the values and principles of our school.
“As an institution deeply committed to fostering a culture of respect, care, and dignity, we are horrified by this incident and wish to make unequivocally clear that such actions will not be tolerated.
“In response, the teacher involved has been suspended indefinitely while a thorough investigation is conducted.
“This immediate and decisive action reflects our zero-tolerance policy toward misconduct and our obligation to safeguard the safety and well-being of every child under our care.
“We extend our sincerest apologies to the student and their family. We have reached out to them personally to express our regret, after cur support, and ensure that their needs are fully addressed during this time.
“In light of this incident, we are taking firm steps to ensure that such behaviour is never repeated. As such, we will be organizing mandatory training sessions for teachers to reinforce child protection protocols, emphasize positive disciplinary practices, and cultivate greater sensitivity in interactions with students.”
