The Bwala family, deeply troubled by the harrowing experience of their daughter, Ms. Namitra Bwala, at Lead British International School in Gwarinpa, Abuja, has taken a resolute step forward by instituting a significant civil suit against the prestigious institution.
This decisive legal action comes in response to a distressing incident captured in a widely circulated viral video depicting Ms. Bwala enduring bullying at the hands of her peers.
In the filed lawsuit at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, the family articulates their profound concerns regarding the school’s failure to uphold its obligation of ensuring a secure and nurturing educational environment for their daughter.
The legal documents outline the negligence exhibited by Lead British International School, specifically its inability to prevent the assault, promptly inform the parents of the victim, and conduct a thorough investigation prior to the video’s public exposure on social media.
Central to their demands, the family seeks justice in the form of N500 million in compensation and a formal, public apology to be published in two national newspapers.
These requests underscore the gravity of the emotional distress and trauma endured by Ms. Bwala due to the school’s purported lapses in safeguarding her well-being.
Speaking on behalf of the family, their legal counsel emphasized the broader significance of this lawsuit, expressing a collective hope that such legal actions will prompt sweeping institutional reforms and instate robust preventative measures to avert any recurrence of similar incidents within the school community.
This landmark legal initiative undertaken by the Bwala family represents not only a pursuit of justice for their daughter but also a clarion call for heightened accountability and proactive safeguarding measures across educational institutions, emphasising the imperative of prioritising student welfare and fostering inclusive, respectful learning environments.
