Ogun State Relocates Students Amid Methane Gas Leak Probe

The Ogun State Government has temporarily relocated students from Ladi Apostolic Grammar School in Ijebu Ode following confirmed methane gas leaks that have led to health issues among students. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this during a site assessment of the school, emphasizing the need to protect students and staff.

The state’s Ministry of Environment and Health, along with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and Olabisi Onabanjo University, are investigating the source of the gas emissions. There have been two recorded incidents of gas leaks affecting three schools in the area over the past two months, with the first incident occurring in April, resulting in 40 students being hospitalized.

A subsequent incident on June 1 led to 69 students being hospitalized. Symptoms reported included loss of consciousness and stomach pain.

The governor reassured the community that measures would be taken to identify the source of pollution and prevent recurrence, while students will remain evacuated until the environment is deemed safe.