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Of #MoreThanPlatitudes

Look at this picture. That's one of the children being rescued from a collapsed school building in Lagos, Nigeria. You don't have a be a parent and I won't pander to your better instincts. Tell me this is acceptable or should be allowed to occur again.



The President sent condolence messages and the Governor visited the site then said the state emergency services will do all they can cliched response. the end. and people moved on.

The heartbreaking pictures of the children pulled out half dazed with cement dust all over their little noses (Exhibit A) did not let me sleep last night. I have gone to drop a comment on the governor's pages on all social media platforms that we need #MoreThanPlatitudes 🚫❌



We need to hear what policy changes are triggered by the death of these babies. The Commissioner of Education must address Lagosians and set up a project team with the Commissioner for Works or Town Planning etc to undertake an immediate structural integrity test for ALL school buildings in Lagos State. No single child must die while pursuing an education. 👶 🤗


This is what a modern city does in the wake of a crisis. 😥😥😥 We deserve better and must demand same for all kids. Please don't be quiet, social media pressure works.

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