A classroom building has collapsed at Odokerere High School, a public secondary school in Ikorodu, Lagos State, with no injuries reported, according to emergency officials.
The incident occurred around midday on January 15, with videos from the scene showing scattered bricks, damaged roof sheets, and residents gathered within the school premises.
Emergency responders from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) arrived promptly. Authorities confirmed that no students or staff were trapped in the collapsed structure and began structural integrity checks on nearby buildings to prevent further risk.
The classroom collapse has triggered widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians citing years of complaints about dilapidated public school infrastructure in Lagos State. Users called on the state government to conduct urgent inspections, rehabilitate aging school buildings, and ensure accountability to avoid a repeat of similar incidents.
The incident adds to ongoing concerns over building safety in Lagos public schools, reinforcing calls for stricter enforcement of construction standards and proactive maintenance.
