Four months after the tragic death of a two-year-old pupil, Wynne Akekue, which led to the closure of Wisdom Gate International School, Eligbolo Campus, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, the Rivers State Government has ordered the reopening of the school.
The state government suspended the operations of the school in April following the death of the toddler, who reportedly died on March 17 after a bookshelf collapsed on her while she was asleep in one of the classrooms.
The incident raised concerns among stakeholders in the education sector and parents over safety standards in schools across the state.
However, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday, the state government said the decision to reopen the school followed a thorough investigation by the Ministry of Education, which confirmed that the school had met the required safety standards and upgraded its facilities as directed.
The statement, signed by the Commissioner for Education, Dr Peters Nwagor, warned the management of the school to ensure that no further incident occurs that could lead to another shutdown.
