Senate Urges Thorough Investigation into Tragic Death of Toddler at Abia Nursery

In a significant recent development, the Senate has issued a compelling directive to law enforcement agencies, urging a meticulous investigation into the tragic demise of a toddler identified as Master David. The incident transpired within the confines of a creche at Emerald International School in Aba, Abia, prompting heightened concerns and calls for a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding the heartbreaking event.

The call for action transpired during the adoption of a motion titled "Urgent need to mandate schools to locate their creche and nursery classes to ground floors of their high-rise buildings and implement safety Udo. The protocols." The motion was presented by Senator Adebule Oluranti of the APC from Lagos during a session held in Abuja.

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According to Oluranti, the young child, David Udo, lost his life on October 24 after falling from a building at the aforementioned nursery school. The tragedy has prompted a broader discussion on the safety measures implemented in schools, especially concerning infants and toddlers in creche and nursery programs across Nigeria.

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During the presentation of the motion, Senator Oluranti emphasized the importance of a comprehensive investigation leading to state policy adjustments to prevent the recurrence of such heartbreaking accidents. She expressed concern over the apparent lack of adherence to safety protocols by both state policies and school operators/managers.

Sen. Victor Umeh from Anambra, while contributing to the discussion, highlighted the need for stringent control and design approval in the construction of school buildings. He emphasized that the approval process must be rigorous to ensure the safety of students and prevent tragedies like the one that led to the death of toddler David Udo.

Sen. Abba Moro from Benue echoed the sentiment, calling for a proper design of school structures to avoid such unfortunate incidents in the future.

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In a solemn moment, the Senate observed a minute of silence in honor of the deceased toddler. Additionally, the Senate urged both Federal and State Ministries of Education to enforce safety protocols in schools, as outlined in the National Policy on Safety, Security, and violence-free Schools and its accompanying implementation guidelines.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.