Lagos State Government has opened an investigation into a viral video circulating on social media showing students allegedly from Excel College, Ejigbo, engaging in smoking and alcohol consumption inside what appears to be a school dormitory.

The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through its Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), confirmed it is handling the matter. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, the government said the incident was a serious violation of the values and standards expected in the state’s education system.

“The attention of the State Government has been drawn to a disturbing video currently circulating on social media. The video shows a group of students, presumed to be from Excel College, Ejigbo, engaging in acts of smoking and consumption of alcohol within what appears to be a dormitory setting. The State Government views this incident with the utmost seriousness, as it goes against the core values and behavioural standards expected within the educational system of Lagos State,” the statement read.

According to the commissioner, a Monitoring and Investigation team has been dispatched to verify the authenticity of the video, confirm the identities of those involved, and assess the level of institutional oversight. He added that preliminary engagements with the school’s management had begun to gather facts.

“All relevant details will be reviewed, and any school found culpable will face appropriate sanctions in line with Lagos State education policies and regulations,” Alli-Balogun said.

The commissioner stressed that the safety, well-being, and moral development of students remain a priority for the state. He reiterated that the government is committed to ensuring schools remain safe, disciplined, and conducive for academic and moral growth.