Following reports of outbreak of Diphtheria in King’s College, Lagos State, the House of Representives has
directed the Federal Ministry of Health, the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, NPHCDA, and the NCDC to intensify diphtheria vaccination and awareness campaigns in schools across the country .
The House also urged the Federal Ministry of Education to take immediate and decisive measures to strengthen health and safety protocols in all federal unity colleges, with particular attention to addressing the situation at King’s College.
The Committees on Health and Basic Education were further mandated to engage with relevant agencies, including the NCDC, to assess and enhance infection prevention and emergency response measures in federal schools.
These resolutions followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Akin Rotimi Jnr. from Lagos State.
Leading the debate, Rotimi commended the Lagos State Government, the NCDC, and other health authorities for their swift and commendable response, and encouraged continued collaboration to the between federal and state agencies to safeguard the health and well-being of students.
He recommended that the Federal Government should provide appropriate compensation to the family of the deceased student, in recognition of the tragic loss suffered and the duty of care owed to students in federal institutions.
The House also observed a moment of silence in honour of the deceased student and extend heartfelt condolences to his family and the King’s College community.
