The management of Lead British International School Abuja, has responded to an incident of bullying that has been circulating online involving some of its students.

In a statement signed by the Head of School, Mr. Abraham Ogunkambi, the school disclosed that it has swiftly commenced a thorough investigation into the incident with a view to taking appropriate disciplinary actions on identified perpetrators in line with ensuring that the safe learning environment the school has always been known for, is preserved.

“Lead British International School, Abuja is deeply concerned about the recent incident of bullying that has come to light and want to assure our school community and the public, that we are taking this matter very seriously.

“We are committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all our students.

“Hence, upon learning of the incident, we initiated the process of reaching out to the victim and family with a view to providing support, including access to counselling services to help them cope with the emotional and psychological impact of the incident,” Mr. Ogunkambi said in the statement.

“We will be working with the perpetrators and their families, offering counselling and disciplinary measures to address their behaviour which has no place in society. We have also immediately initiated an investigation, appointing a dedicated team to conduct a thorough inquiry into the matter. The team has been gathering information, including reviewing video footage and interviewing witnesses, to
understand the full scope of the incident and identify the immediate and remote causes.

“We want to reassure our school community and the public that we are taking all necessary steps to address this isolated incident and prevent a recurrence. We are committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and empathy at Lead British International School Abuja, where every student feels safe, valued, and respected,” he added.

The school also used the opportunity to call on witnesses to this and any other case of bullying to come forward with information that will aid the institution further tighten its existing anti-bullying policies while at the same time appealing for the support of all Nigerians in preserving the dignity and privacy of the minors identified in the video.

“In line with our commitment to preventing bullying and ensuring a safe school environment, we will be reviewing and updating our extant Anti-Bullying Policies and procedures to determine areas requiring improvement, with a focus on prevention and early intervention. LBIS will also be implementing educational programmes and workshops for students, staff, and parents to raise awareness about bullying and its consequences.

“We also urge anyone with information about this incident or any other incidents of bullying to come forward and report them to the school administration via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0809 996 0001. We are here to listen, support, and take action to ensure the well-being of all our students.

“LBIS appeals to members of the public, especially citizen journalists on social media, to refrain from further circulating the horrendous video of the incident, to protect the minors involved and their families,” Mr. Ogunkambi said in his appeal.