Lagos State Govt reacts to viral video of pupils singing the National Anthem in flooded school assembly ground

The Lagos State Government has reacted to a viral video of pupils singing the national anthem in their flooded school assembly ground.

In a statement issued on Sunday, October 31, the Lagos State Ministry of Education said that the building had been demolished and is being built, adding that the video was taken months ago.

“The school assembly viral on social media is a low-cost private school in Makoko, Lagos State,” the statement read.

“The video was taken some months ago by a church that wanted to use the video to raise funds for the school. The building has been demolished and is being built. Lagos State authorities are sending officials there on Monday to ascertain the level of progress. Thanks for your concerns” – HC Education