Dowen College Founder, School Board Step Down

January 28, 2022
Dowen College

Prime Business Africa can report that the founder of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, Dr. Olumide Phillips, has stepped down from office.

Phillips, who served as board chairman of the institution, also announced their (board) retirement in a statement signed by Tomi Borisade.

The statement read in part: “The founding members of the Board of Governors including the founder and Chairman of the Board, Dr. O. Olumide Phillips, have decided to retire and pass the baton of change to a new generation of seasoned professionals who will run with the vision, leadership passion, commitment and values they have worked rigorously to establish.

Join our WhatsApp Channel

“This will also enhance communication and effectiveness with the Parents Teachers Forum.”

The school added that it is working with the Lagos State Ministry of Education and has taken on board their guidance and suggestions concerning various areas of improvement.

They also promised to implement infrastructural changes to the hostels and school facilities to enhance safety and oversight within the school premises.

The management concluded by commiserating with the family of late Sylvester Oromoni, praying that the school never experience such an unfortunate incident again.

This Newspaper can recall that Dowen college was shut down in December 2021 following the protests and outcry after the death of Oromoni.

+ posts
President Buhari
Previous Story

We Remain Prepared To Support Serious Investors, Says Buhari

Gov. Obiano Approves Thursday, Friday As Work-free Days Ahead Of Saturday's Election
Next Story

Anambra Revenue Service Projects N50bn In 2022

Featured Stories

Latest from News

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is confirmed dead

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has been reported dead following coordinated U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, according to Fox News and Reuters, both citing senior Israeli officials. Israeli sources said Khamenei was killed when his fortified compound was struck during the early phase

Iran Faces Near-Total Internet Blackout Amid U.S.–Israeli Strikes

Iran is experiencing a near-total internet blackout. Independent monitoring groups report that nationwide connectivity has dropped to approximately 4 % of normal levels, leaving most citizens without access to online services or communication channels. While Iranian state media had previously indicated that Supreme
Why Nigerian Airlines Have Been Unable To Compete With Foreign Operators - Keyamo  

US-Iran Strikes Disrupt Nigeria–Middle East Flight Routes

Flights between Nigeria and several Middle East destinations were disrupted on Saturday after multiple countries shut their airspace following United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, airport authorities said. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said the closures were already affecting
President Buhari
Previous Story

We Remain Prepared To Support Serious Investors, Says Buhari

Gov. Obiano Approves Thursday, Friday As Work-free Days Ahead Of Saturday's Election
Next Story

Anambra Revenue Service Projects N50bn In 2022

Don't Miss

Binance Fraud: Court Drops Tax Charges Against Executives

Binance Fraud: Court Drops Tax Charges Against Executives

Court Clears Binance Executives The Federal High Court in Abuja
Fitch Ratings

Fitch Retains Nigeria’s Credit Rating At B-, Predicts Inflation At Below 21%

Highlighting Nigeria’s major strengths as large economy, developed and liquid