Lagos probes Indian school where Nigerians are denied admission

Source: The Punch Newspaper

Incident Overview:

• Nigerians express outrage over suspected discrimination at Indian Language School in Lagos
• Lagos State Government condemns the development and orders a probe
• Indian High Commission vows to sanction workers at the school who refused access to The PUNCH correspondent
• Reports indicate the school was not admitting or welcoming Nigerians, prompting investigation
• User @decommonroom shares experience about the school, stating that only Indian students are admitted
• Correspondent denied entry by security officials, told that only Indian individuals can be attended to
• Email to the principal seeking reaction goes unanswered
• Press officer of the Indian High Commission vows sanctions, disciplines security guard and receptionist
• School primarily meant for Indian wards to familiarize with Indian style of learning and traditions
• Facebook users express dissatisfaction over discrimination against Nigerians
• Some users call for government intervention and question the treatment of Nigerians by foreigners in Nigeria
• Different opinions expressed on the issue, including concerns about cultural influence and the need for fair treatment
• Users on X express outrage and share experiences with the school
• Activist Gerald Katchy condemns discrimination, citing international and national treaties and the constitution
• Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy states that the state government does not support discrimination and will investigate the matter through the Ministry of Education

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Source of image: The Punch Newspaper