The school management previously closed for a week to pay tribute to Miguel’s memory and offered sincere condolences.
The Brickhall School Abuja and the family of Miguel Ovoke, the four-year-old pupil who tragically passed away, have announced plans to create an educational foundation.
This foundation will provide scholarships to students in memory of Miguel.
The decision to establish the scholarship foundation was shared in a joint press release on Friday by the Ovoke family and Brickhall School.
The statement reads, “To preserve the memory of our son, Miguel Ovoke, the family will set up an educational foundation to provide scholarships for indigent students in honour of Miguel.
“Brickhall School has decided to immortalise Miguel Ovoke by naming the early years Resource Room at Brickhall School in the memory of Miguel Ovoke.”
Recall that Miguel’s untimely death occurred due to choking on a piece of meat while eating at the school.
The school management previously closed for a week to pay tribute to Miguel’s memory and offered sincere condolences.
According to the recent statement, the Ovoke family emphasises the importance of privacy and requests that protests be avoided.
Meanwhile, Brickhall School restated its commitment to providing all students with a high-quality and nurturing educational environment.
"Brickhall School reaffirms their commitment to providing an excellent and child friendly learning environment for all of their students, and the Ovoke family acknowledges the positive steps taken by Brickhall school to address this regrettable incident", the school management said.
