Stella Nwadigo, a teacher at Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu, Lagos, was arrested after video evidence emerged showing her allegedly physically abusing a young student. The video, which went viral on social media, shows Nwadigo repeatedly slapping 3-year-old Abayomi Micheal as he tried to write the number ‘six’ during a lesson.
The video not only led to Nwadigo’s arrest, but also sparked an important conversation about child safety and the treatment of students in educational settings. The incident, which allegedly occurred in the classroom, represents a serious violation of the trust and responsibility of educators.
the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Authority (DSVA) quickly responded to the outcry, confirming the arrest of the teacher involved. “We have taken immediate action to ensure the safety and welfare of the child involved and to address this serious act of violence.,” said a DSVA spokesperson. The agency emphasized its commitment to further investigations and ensure justice is served, and called on schools to reassess their child protection policies and teacher training programs.
The public reaction was shock and anger as many individuals and organizations demanded systemic changes in the education sector to prevent such incidents. Social media posts are filled with calls for justice for Abayomi Micheal and discussions about the wider implications for children’s safety in schools.
“This should never happen to any child. It is time we demand better from those entrusted with the education and welfare of our children“, a social network user commented, reflecting the general sentiment of the online community.
Christ-Mitots School No official statement has yet been released regarding the incident. However, it is now worth noting that the organization must review its practices and ensure that such abuses are condemned and actively prevented.
The incident has also prompted a dialogue about the importance of supervision in the classroom, where live feeds have the potential to prevent or quickly resolve such abuse. Meanwhile, children’s rights advocates are using this case to push for stronger legal and enforcement frameworks to protect students from all forms of abuse in educational settings.