The management of Christ Mitots School located in the Ikorodu area of Lagos has indefinitely suspended a teacher, Stella Nwadigo, caught on video assaulting a three-year-old pupil, Abayomi Michael, during a numeracy lesson.

The Nation reported that Nwadigo was arrested after a video showing her mistreating the toddler surfaced online, sparking widespread outrage on social media.

In a statement, the school management condemned the teacher’s actions, describing them as unacceptable, while assuring the public that the teacher would remain suspended until the ongoing investigation is concluded.
“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.”

The management further said it has introduced a “confidential whistle-blowing system” to encourage the prompt reporting of inappropriate behaviour.