Excel College adopts multi campus after building collapse

 Multi-campus facilities have been adopted by the management of Excel College, Ejigbo, to ensure a hitch-free resumption of academic classes after the collapse of the school building recently.

One of the wings of the college edifice collapsed a few days to the resumption of school after along break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the demolition of the entire building.

Addressing the parents at the weekend, the principal of the school, Lady Kehinde Oke said that in keeping with management pledge to ensure that the students’ education is not jeopardized by the unfortunate incident, the college will function temporarily in three sites, including the annex building, the sports centre and another building – all within the same environment.

She said the new classrooms are comfortably designed and equipped with laboratories and other necessary learning aides.

She further said although the collapsed building is a huge loss to the school, having the full complement of the quality staff for continuity is enough assurance that our standards are not affected by the sad incident.

“The challenges are obvious but we are giving it all we have to ensure that the Excel legacy is not lost. We have all our staff, both academic and non academic staff intact. And all hands are on deck to keep the flag flying,” she said.

Lady Oke, who expressed her gratitude to the parents for their profound support and prayer, disclosed that the JS 3 and outgoing SS 3 students shall resume on 29th September, 2020, and that adequate revision will be given to the students to guarantee outstanding results in the forthcoming examinations.

According to her, September 19, 2020 is the resumption date for that all other classes – JS 2, JS 3, SS 1, SS 2 and SS 3. Also accommodation for all boarders and transportation will be available at physical resumption.

Speaking at the event, the PTA Chairman, Ndubuisi Udeagu commended the Lagos State government for the diligence and will quick responses to the emergency and support to the school in its efforts at providing alternative facilities for the students to continue their education.

“Honestly, we are pleased with all the actions of the state government. The steps taken by the government gives us the confident that our children’s education is not in jeopardy.

“We empathize with the management on the loss of the building. Again, we remain grateful that we didn’t lose any life. The parents have pledged their full support to the management in its efforts to rebuild the school. And we are convinced Excel College will emerge stronger from the rubbles, he said.