By Ademuyiwa Balikis
The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into a viral video showing students allegedly engaging in smoking and drinking alcohol inside a dormitory believed to be at Excel College, Ejigbo.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, described the incident as disturbing and contrary to the values expected in the state’s schools.
According to the government, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), has already dispatched a monitoring and investigation team to verify the authenticity of the video, identify the students involved, and assess the level of supervision at the school.
“All relevant facts are being gathered, and preliminary engagements have begun with the school authorities. Any school found culpable will face appropriate sanctions in line with Lagos State education policies and regulations,” the statement read.
The government stressed that the safety, discipline, and moral development of students remain a top priority, assuring the public that it will ensure all learning environments are conducive to academic and character growth.
