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Friday 22 May 2015

How a school in Ajah killed my son - grieving mother writes

I just got this email from a grieving mum who lost her 1 year old son last year at his creche in a school in Ajah. He choked to death while eating. Read her heartbreaking story below...
"Please share my story to the world. I would have sent this earlier but it took God's Grace and courage because I am still in pain. My son's name is Oluwatamilore Holloway. I enrolled him in Debiruss creche on the 16th of September as soon as he clocked 1 on the 13th of sept, 2014. He was loving and peaceful, but I wanted him to mingle with people. On the 26th of November, 2014, I was called by the school authority to meet them at Budo Hospital in Ajah around 2pm. I was in Ajah market so I rushed there, unfortunately I did not meet my Tamilore alive, he was dead, I asked them what happened and they couldn't give me an answer.
I was told probably he was dehydrated and the hospital told me he was brought in dead. I asked the Nanny what happened, she said he woke up and she was feeding him, that she gave him the first spoon and that when she was about to give him the second spoon, he started closing his eyes, thank God for autopsy which revealed that my son died due to Aspiration of Food particles in the lungs, definitely, he was choked to death with food.
As soon as they heard the result was out, they started coming to my house to beg me, they even went to my priest in church. It had to take the intervention of my priest that I should just leave everything to God.
They came to me and they offered to close down the creche and get a Nurse for the school and that they would write my Family an Apology letter , that was in January which I haven't gotten as I write this .
I also noticed that during Christmas they had the effontary to decorate their school, despite the fact that my son just died, they told me they had already contacted the decorator and that they couldn't stop him, they even had Christmas party which I felt it wasn't fair on my part.
I gave them 3 conditions that they should get a professional Nurse, get a CCTV for their school and they should get a Qualified child minder , but they only came back to tell me they were going to close the creche and that it will only be opened for the children of their staff.
On the 6th of May,I went to the school to find out what was happening, if they had truly closed the creche, I went in through the back gate and I went straight to the creche,I found out , they had no Nurse, one of the child minders who was working there,was still there, there was no CCTV and the crèche was not closed down, because I saw other children from outside who was also with my son in the crèche.  I was told they got a Nurse and I think the working conditions was not suitable for the Nurse so she had to leave.
My grievance is that they carried on in their normal Business as if nothing happened, and I expected them to do the needful, I did not even ask them for a dime, but I said for the sake of other children, they should get Qualified people who will take care of the children should in case first Aids has to be given but because they are money conscious, they would rather let the worst happen than prevent it, and what they do is to convert an ordinary cleaner to a Nanny or child minder to save cost. A Nanny who is not experienced and who can't even feed a child. They have to do the needful before they kill other children, who can't speak for themselves like my poor son.

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Unknown said...

PATTY

IT IS WELL WITH YOU MADAM MAY GOD CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU SHALL NOT RECORD ANYTHING LIKE THAT AGAIN IN JESUS NAME LIVE GOD TO FIGHT FOR YOU HE KNOWS THE BEST

Anonymous said...

Well u sold ur right for a plate of rotten porridge so what do u expect? Rather than u sue the heir sorry arises, u settled for apology not involving the law. They played on ur state and it was thereafter business as usual for them. That why we an never see beyond our noses in naija. Always leaving things to God when we should follow the process and get it sorted. Even the bible says give I ceaser what is his. I just pity the cute and innocent munchikin. As for u... Cry on for u dunno what to do!

Anonymous said...

Really resign? With dis economic situation in Nigerian. If d woman is d breadwinner nko

Anonymous said...

Useless fool for not reading the story properly.. Na una type dey fail exams.. U won't read and understand.. Go buy a freaking heart and show some compassion.. Stupid Ass

Anonymous said...

Good u can afford a cctv in ur home. What of those who can't? Don't forget even a child who is 3 or 4 can also choke while eating if proper attention isn't given. We keep praying for God's protection on the children

Anonymous said...

Oh what a pity,I also live in Badore area of Ajah I considered registering my children at debiruss school until a friend of mine told me about Tenderfeet school Greenville estate i have been in the school for the past four years and I have never been disappointed.Tthe owner is always at the school and her staff are God fearing people.
once again I sympathize with you madam, Nndo o!

Anonymous said...

Oh what a pity,I also live in Badore area of Ajah I considered registering my children at debiruss school until a friend of mine told me about Tenderfeet school Greenville estate i have been in the school for the past four years and I have never been disappointed.Tthe owner is always at the school and her staff are God fearing people.
once again I sympathize with you madam, Nndo o!

Anonymous said...

*its high time we ',stopped'*

Anonymous said...

@Tochukwu, u re huge dissapointmen to the womenfolk. So what if she skipped d name of the crèche and narrated the story as she did. Not to even think of d fact dat Debiruss was mentioned in d story. U need to think properly not just for d moment but for the day u ll be a mother.

Anonymous said...

Abandoning u say?? What if she's a single parent or her husband alone can't make ends meet? What then? She should just sit at home and nurse her child in poverty abi

Anonymous said...

Please the Lagos state authorities on Education who also oversee crèches should intervene immediately to stop a reoccurrence

nunulicious said...

My condolence on your loss. You need to write to the lagos state government. believe me, they take this type of thing seriously!
writing to linda ikeji is just creating bad publicity for them. but for the law to be trully enacted, you need to write to LSG.
I pray for the Holy Spirit to comfort you.

Sandy said...

I feel sorry for you. May you never have to work to provide for your family. You think working moms enjoy leaving their precious children with strangers? Oloshi!

Anonymous said...

How would you say such a thing? You're so insensitive...What if she's the breadwinner of her home. So because you're a woman, you can't have a career and build a home?
Am sure u'r jst a sad stay-at-home mum...

Anonymous said...

That school should definitely be closed down!!!

soga said...

Na wah a simple training on heilminch maneuver would have saved the poor boys life. Why not get a judicial redress. Things should be done properly.

Anonymous said...

I am sure d Tochukwu of a girl is not yet married and she doesn't have a child cos if she does, she won't open dat gutter she call a mouth to utter dat crap. Even if u don't have a child or u r not yet married, aren't you a woman? My dear fool, u wil definitely hav a child one day and I don't know how u wil feel if ur child dies carelessly lik dis. A child dat wasn't sick at all. Madam Tochukwu go and beg God to forgive you den go to shoprite and buy a chicken heart to manage if u don't hav one.

Anonymous said...

You spoke my mind. I'm an educationist and I can attest to all that you have said. Something really has to be done in the education system in Nigeria. Its appalling.

Anonymous said...

Im so sorry for ur loss, dear Mrs Holloway. I dont normally comment on this blogs but i jst felt the need to say this as i am a mother my self. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Please seek justice, it will be hard to go through the process and relieve the sadness everyday but the Lord is ur strenght. People like this need to be taught a lesson, lives are not to be taken for granted. May God be with you.

Chioma Ijomah said...

Fuck you Tochukwu..
Fuck you sooo much!!!

Unknown said...

Wow! God knows best


OKORO UPGRADED**

Anonymous said...

Madam your loss is incomprehensible. No words can take your pain away. I am truly sorry for this. My question to you though is this, why did you not open a criminal case against the school and let the law take full control. Leave it to God? I don't understand you. Matters of the church are dealt with in church. Those who sin against God will face His full wrath. These people are a danger to society and should be stopped from operating. No one was charged? It was negligence and the child died when he should not have. This is no matter for "leave it in the hands of God". Let your pastor lose his child in such a manner then lets see what he will say about it. Take it to the courts. It is a criminal case and pure negligence. You even have autopsy reports to back you up. I just do not understand why you are negotiating with them. They need to make money and they will so unless you charge them, it is business as usual for them my dear. Never mind the empty promises and stop wasting your time going to the school.

Anonymous said...

i was a victim of Debirus in 2013. My daughter was just 6months then and one evenning we picked her up from school and got home she started to choke badly. coincidentally we rushed her to Budo hospital where she was placed on admission for 3days. we found out the school had started to feed her with something different from what we gave them to feed her with. immediately i discontinued and didnt bother getting a refund. Debirus is a sad tael

Anonymous said...

Dumb ass, are you telling me that corona and green springs doesn't have CCTV and a Nurse in their school. You must be a teacher in that Debiruss.

myna said...

To all those who have in any way suggested that the mother has any blame in this, may God slap some senses into your Skulls. Where do you think we are? Canada or UK? Every thing is wrong with this country starting from the labour laws that allow a nursing mum only 3 months to nurse her child. So for u guys out there, any woman who has a child should just resign then, cos she will never find "rest". If she employs a nanny and Orekoya story happens we are to blame, If she goes to crèche we are to blame... some of us don't have mothers or even younger sisters. So we should stay home for 3 years or so.. after which how employable will we be. How many of the guys can fend for the home in this time. Also who says that these accidents/ carelessness can not happen to older children? God forgive you all

Anonymous said...

sso so sorry ma

Myna said...

To the grieving mum, You need to MAKE THEM PAY! PLEASE MAKE THEM PAY! if not for fellow mothers like us... for the little innocent souls and the suffering they encounter before they pass on just because of someone's carelessness. How would you feel if you heard this was not the first time this happened. May be in this school or maybe in another school. Wouldn't you wish you had been told. How will you feel if another child dies again from similar circumstances? wouldn't you wish you told the parents of your experience? There is nothing called " Leave for God". If you say you are still grieving, I can understand but certainly not leave for GOD. Please I suggest you Print this and circulate to all parents in the school. Also with the drunken driver story. Try this at resumption and closing time for 2 random days. Then broadcast via BB till it goes all around. I will also suggest you go to a radio station - If you can. Lastly sue them, even if you donate to an orphanage or put in a trust for your boy's younger ones, it would have been put to good use.

ASAMPOKOTO said...

This is my bloody problem with Africans and sentiments. They were negligent, why not sue them so they know it can happen again. Nawa

Unknown said...

Chai! I really feel r pains, may God grant r d fortitude 2 bear d loss. Rip boy

Anonymous said...

so sorry about ur loss ma. Debiruss is well known n has operated for at least 15 years now without incident. I think Both sides should be heard before judgement is passed. God's comfort to all concerned.

Unknown said...

A sad story, RIPP to d innocent boy, and may. God grant the family the fortitude to bear d irreparable lost.

Anonymous said...

Everyone is entitled to der opinions. You need not use abusive comments.may the soul of this innocent baby rest Ib Gods blossom.govt and other agencies need look into these so call Creach and schools that are death traps

Lifematters-Mattersoflife(PEOPLE AND SOCIETY) said...

The creche should have naturally close down if she took the necessary steps, here is the published story and we do not know the name of the creche or that part of Ajah it is situated. Truth is Only God saves and keeps, a child could even be choked in the hands of his mother but the Creche is not a reputable one as seen clearly from the story as nigerian creches do not cater for the welfare of caregivers at all but pls let other parents know so that the creche can die a natural death as parents withdraw their wards from there . Sorry about your loss, Oluwa a ta e lore awon omo daradara lopolopo

Anonymous said...

I second! Very stupid and baseless comment.

Dr Carol said...

Linda, this is a very true story. My name is Dr Carol and am aware of this particular incident. I personally insisted they should sue the school because the child was force fed and not only that by a very unqualified hand. The handsome boy aspirated and of course was asphyxiated within secs. But the Parish Priest where the parents worshipped begged them to for go pursuing the case on the grounds that the school authority would take necessary precautions as they have promised so as to avoid a repeat. Just didn't follow up with the couple. Just saw Mrs Holloway write up pls I strongly suggest they sue the school especially now the autopsy result has confirmed the cause of death, 2ndly it would serve as a deterrent to so many. Pls take heart Mr & Mrs Holloway, God would console you and grant you many more Children Amen

Anonymous said...

Please people do not judge a matter until you have heard both sides of the story. You may be surprised how your mind will change when you hear the school's version of the story.

Henry and Friends said...

I think its high time the govt conduct proper checks before licences are issued out to these crèches. RIP Tamilore

Dr. O said...

You are either too young, unmarried or jobless. I pray you find peace within.

Anonymous said...

I ll take this autopsy report with a pinch of salt.And I say that as a pathologist.Usually when people die all the sphincter in the body relax,some pee on themselves ,some defacate and some even leak sperm,so also the stomach sphincter relaxes and food spills back up the throat and can go into the lungs..Finding fluids in the lungs is not fool proof evidence that this child aspirated and choked is all I am trying to say.If it was a solid foreign object found in the throat then no doubt this child died due to choking,but since it's fluid I have my doubts..I advise this lady to consult with her pathologist again and sue if the pathologist does insist it is aspiration.Cos this would constitute negligence.

Anonymous said...

Dear Mrs Holloway, please take heart. Only God can comfort you and heal your family of this deep pain. I don't usually comment but I am moved to do so after seeing your message because I know Debiruss school, three of my children have passed through it with the last one still there. I heard about this incident when they cancelled their Christmas party as a sign of mourning last year and it was shocking to me because nothing like this has ever happened before and this was one of the first schools in the Ajah area. Everyone was asking what happened and how she was feeding a child Golden Morn and he choked. Also because the nanny in question was very very good, she took care of my last child in the crèche until she entered the main school, but i understand that she is not working there anymore since the incident with Tamilore. The crèche too is not really operating anymore because they are not taking new children, and it is now only meant for the children of their staff. I believe it is a good school, I have had children there for 9 years and it has been good. Please be comforted by God, as no one can really give you back your precious gift.

Anonymous said...

The proliferation of Private Schools in Nigeria, is a simple result of a failed state!! The Government has failed us, and private schools are popping up all over the place. I am very sorry for your loss madam, this is indeed extremely sad, may God comfort you!!

Jacob Sanda said...

This is actually a true story, with some additional perspectives. I am a freelance journalist in Lagos State, and I started investigating this story in December 2014. Mrs Holloway, may God comfort you, as the loss of a child under whatever circumstances is not wished upon anyone. My questions to you are, why did you leave your son at the crèche after you worked there - as a former staff of the school, if it was really that bad, you should have removed your son when you left! Your son was sick and home for a couple of days preceding the event - what was the nature of his sickness? Your priest had confirmed that the school repeatedly asked what they could do to support, they took responsibility and confirmed they are open to whatever actions your family want to take? The management of the school also visited your family severally, and were eventually cut off communication (which is understood) - at the same time, the school did not close the crèche but restricted to children of staff, and even met a parent who was upset that her baby was not accepted into the crèche early this year. There are two sides to every story, this is really unfortunate and if you do feel very strongly, I echo the sentiments of others, that you should take this case to court....however, be reminded that ALL aspects of this will come up, including those related to your personal situation which you may not want to be public knowledge.

Unknown said...

Sad story. In some creche they drug the kids to sleep. When you get there you will always meet them sleeping.

Sorry for your loss but that child is too young to be put of your sight. Haba, just 12months? He still should be breastfeeding. Lesson for others.

Unknown said...

Choi...this apari girl.smdh for u

Anonymous said...

God bless you for this! Justice must prevail! Pls keep us informed

Anonymous said...

God punish you for ur stupid and insensitive statement. I feel so sorry for u, idiot!

Anonymous said...

Samething with Maribet school at Chevy view off chevron road.My cousin that just finish her secondary school that doesn't even have experience to take care of children with her cleaner colleague are the once taking care of the creche in the school.there is always no light,she doesn't even care she is all after money,the Nanny she had before left because of the working condition in the schoo,l now all the staff are doing nanny work.

Anonymous said...

Tochukwu okoli, u're heartless, judgemental and can't read! Your parents did not raise you well, I really feel for your boyfriend and future husband...foolish girl.

Anonymous said...

@4nkylization, can u shut the hell up! Idiot! Am sure you are still an undergraduate, wait till you start experience life. Your insensitive comments will come back to haunt you,mark my words!

Anonymous said...

She need not think tqice about it. Madam, am appealing to u, please u need to go to d ministry of education to report. A thorough check shohld b done in that school. N am sure they extort heavy money from parents. .. only to help kill their children. Pffff. .

Advocate said...

Please I would like to take up this matter legally.

Anonymous said...

STORY OF A HEARTLESS…
Mrs Holloway, sorry that you lost your precious son. No parent will be happy about this story, but you have bluntly refused to tell the whole story about your son's previous medical records before his death. You were so heartless to leave a child with such failing health in a creche, a child who was so emaciated, was not eating for days and under daily medications. You've not told your world audience and Luciferian and Ahithophelian advisers on this blog that the child had serious medical conditions. I learned you're a gold digger who knew the child was going to die but was looking for where it will happen so you can slam the institution with legal suits as you've been advised. Remember that whatever we do in this world will surely be rewarded in this life or in eternity. I learned that you were even at home on the set day the child died; you mentioned in this blog that you were even in Ajah market, a stone throw from the school. What prevented you from backing a sick child to the market as I see other caring modern mothers do?
You and your husband look very innocent, but unfortunately you are diabolically minded. Your child's medical records are in KIZITO Hospital and Doren, I can't remember others. I want to categorically tell you and other reasonable people that care to hear that Debiruss School did not kill your child, you did. You killed your child so that you can ride on the school to cheap fortune. This school was your former employer, you resigned barely four months after your employment to pick up a high flying job in a large organization because of your craze for materialism. Your house is less than five minutes walk to Debiruss School your former employer as I know, this short distance would have been a plus for you as a young family as to enable you to properly oversee your sick child, but you were nonchalant.
Reading through people’s comments on your story, I saw people who are completely ignorant about the facts making comments that are not true. It is one thing to start a fight; it is completely a different thing to win it. The school I learned really sympathized with you and even created a roster of staff to undertake daily visits to your house for two months t, tone down their Christmas party to the chagrin of parents and children of Debiruss. I know Debiruss school to be a very caring school, above so many in Ajah and Lekki neighborhood.
I pray that you succeed in your scheme to claim huge money from the school by your emotional laden masterpiece. SEARCH your conscience, is it Debiruss that killed your son or YOU and your husband did? As a father, I really feel bad that that little angel had to die so soon, I initially sympathized with you when I heard the story and I still do, but I feel so disgusted by your insensitivity in making the death of this innocent child a public debate on the social media. I wish you and your Luciferian and Ahithofelian advisers well. THERE IS GOD 0000! I rest my case

Anonymous said...

Stupid man! Dats all I have to say to u. Thank God u'r not her husband. Even in a million lives. .. u couldn't b. Insensitive fool! Bastard.. U know what.. u should just kill urself. Cos people like u are d kind of people that ain't needed in d society. People like h should just b hung. Or even thrown in an evil forest or something. .. "that lazy woman who can't take care of her son" what a statement. When she's trying to help other people, bearing d loss of her own little baby ! Ha! May it never b well wit u

Anonymous said...

You obviously lack any sense....

Anonymous said...

Wholeheartedly agree with you. Why leave your child there after resigning from the school if it is as bad as u claim? Your child was sick before he died, why did you not take permission from your new place of work to nurse him back to health?

Anonymous said...

I am sorry about your loss Mrs Holloway. I heard about the unfortunate incident from a close fwend of the school when it happened and the school has started work on these things you requested for. They would not want such to happen again so they are putting everything in place. I think it's taking a long time to accomplish them, but they are really working on them. I live very close to your house ma.

Mrs Mo said...

It's amazing the kind of comments people make when they judge others. If all women where housewives and only men worked how many men will be alive from the wahala? The ratio of men to women is like 1:6.
My heart goes out to the mother and her family. You should report them to the ministry of women affairs and child services in Alausa. Every sch/creche most register and be accredited by them. They are very effective, thorough and strict. They will help out. They don't take nonsense even on domestic violence not to talk of death.

Anonymous said...

I wonder if some people here cannot read? The name of the creche is written clearly there in the fifth line!

Anonymous said...

Can you please read properly before dishing out insults!!! What has the woman said that is so wrong??? You guys can't simply read and comprehend a simple few lines.. she only suggested that you either give up your career to take care of the kids or hold on to your career and leave the kids at the mercy of a creche or housemaids... try to understand a comment before insults.

Anonymous said...

a really sad story. heard d story in Ajah last year when it happened n sm things I heard then which aren't in the story above include
- d sch shares a fence with a hospital n d boy was rushed there instantly For first aid bf Budo
-d boy was ill n shouldn't hv been dropped off at sch with his drugs
- d nanny in question was laid off after d incident even tho she had taken care of many children there for years.
may God give comfort to this family n deliver us all front evil

Anonymous said...

Tochukwu u are jes a blind hoe lookin for attention pls tak a sit bitch

Unknown said...

Really heartbreaking! May the Lord comfort u....

Anonymous said...

who sends a 12 months old child to school anyway?

Anonymous said...

Some people are either plain stupid or ignorant! Please learn to assess situations on a case by case basis before concluding. 'God will judge the mothers'? For doing what? Trying to earn a living or progress in their careers? For enrolling their children in a creche?

May God help all working mums out there. We will succeed.

Anonymous said...

I am of the same opinion too!

Anonymous said...

She put her child in school at 1 and then?

Anonymous said...

I really agree with you. I think she was told she could make a fortune from this. Well, as a parent in this school, I know the school takes care of our wards and will do everything to make them comfortable. I and my wife had about the incident and we took the upon ourself to make enquiry from the school and we are always updated on the development and reformation going on. The CCTV is almost completed. A nurse on ground and a clinic right behind the school. I really hope Mrs Holloway get a change of mind and follow what the priest told her.

Anonymous said...

This same story happened to a church member of mine about 3 weeks ago in Ikosi ketu in a creche. she lost a 8 month baby girl that was healthy but was choked with food. Parents please be careful when choosing creche, check for necessities like a nurse, working cctv, fire extinguishers wit trained fire fighters,working cctv, e.t.c not packaging and decorations

Anonymous said...

She cannot leave it to God, she is saving the lives of other children

Anonymous said...

Aunty 3 month old baby dey creche o! So how is 1 year too young.

Anonymous said...

U saying that cos u probably have money or some1 giving you. Nigerians pls stop judging esp as u know our economic situation!

Anonymous said...

You are daft cos don't u think the hubby paid for the creche! MUMU. Sympathize with her before God judges u!

Anonymous said...

I hope you loose all your children, then your pastor prays about it for you and you too can move on. You're an animal, engr my left nut!

Anonymous said...

Uncle, you're the TRUE definition of IGNORANCE! With this comment, it's clear your wife is the breadwinner of your family, I feel really bad for you.

Anonymous said...

Pele oh, oko iyawo. Juz lookatew! Comment - Zero sense. English nko? God forbid and yua opening ya mouth to say "a lazy woman who can't take care of her son" please no point going further, just set your head for hot knock to reset your level of understanding.

Felicia Aragbada said...

THE TRUE STORY OF TAMILORE HOLLOWAY's DEATH!!

Dear Everyone, I have struggled with whether or not to write a comment following the post by Aunty Wunmi (Mrs Holloway)...my conscience will never left me rest, if I do not say what I know, as an insider of the Holloway family.

Tamilore was such a sweet child, but he was a sick child. Aunty Wunmi had deviously schemed to look for a job in a school with Creche facilities, with the need and desire to have this child registered first at a discounted rate and secondly, because there was a need to dump the child somewhere outside their home in the event of a medical emergency they knew was sure to happen.

Mrs Holloway eventually found an unsuspecting target in Debiruss School, who offered her employment and at the same time, took her sickly son in. Barely 3 or 4 months after working there, she resigned but left the child there (EVEN WHEN SHE WAS AT HOME). The week before Tamilore's death, he was sick and unable to attend school....the parents must have realized the situation was futile when they returned and dumped him at the school without informing the school of the child's immediate and previous medical history!!

I suggest all schools MUST, as a pre-requisite to admitting students, have medical records, which should be confirmed and the hospitals the children receive their care be retained for continuity of special care. Schools are at such a risk, admitting all sorts of children with no clarity as to their medical history or health situation.

Aunty, what you have not mentioned in your public exposure of this sad sad event is the history of Tamilore's medical health, and more importantly...the fact that he was already fed FULL!!! the morning of his death - what was he fed? and in what state was he dropped off at the school? When you received the call, why did you not rush to the first point of call immediately?

Why have you not taken this case to court? Why did you not seek legal counsel?

Let us be honest - it is because you know you are guilty and God will judge you on this.

The poor school who have accepted responsibility and taken blame for this situation keeps being maligned. They have sent messages, asking what they could do to support you, they offered all sorts but you cut them off!

The suggestions you claim you made to them, actually came from them and not you - so why? why?? why??? are you making yourself to be totally innocent here.

The only way to get to the bottom of this is for you to report this to the Lagos State Ministry of Education as well as take the school to court - this will lead to total exposure of you and your family's complicity in this situation as the school will equally seek legal representation and very many questions will be asked. I assure you, I will also make myself available as a witness to this event.

May God comfort us all, as this is not something wished anyone!!!!!

Anonymous said...

i feel ur pain ma, but to be honest here if u don't own a school, u wont know what it is to take care of children at the same time most especially kids that can't talk or even express his/herself..this is so sad and mentioning the name of the school, i dont find it necessary,the deed has been done,what about kids that died out of carelessness of mothers,y havent their business been closed down???its well ma,leave everything in God's hand.

Anonymous said...

You did not give name of creche neither did you report the incidence to the police authorities or child welfare department. He may be your child but he is a human. If you have left it to God why come on the blog to vent with incomplete info.It so sad to hear about your loss but if you do not bring the crehe to justice, then you have not helped other children who may fall victim.

Unknown said...

Madam, it is sad you lost your son and we know every mother will feel hurt and confused...but i don't support such an instance were you decide to tarnish the image of a school that has been up and running since year 2000 just to have a pay back for your loss. I am therefore compelled to ask; What food choked the kid? was it the same food that was being fed to the kid at the crèche or the one that was given to the kid before he was brought to school? If you can be so kind to name the food that was fed to the kid and the food that was found to have choked the kid, then we can know how serious your concern for other peoples kids are. But until you respond appropriately, please do accept my condolences.

Vic said...

Woman, if you are really grieved and really loved your child, you wouldn’t have listened to a priest but would have taken the case to court before making newspaper articles about it. To me i believe you are a woman looking for money on your childs life. God will judge you

Anonymous said...

I hope Mrs Holloway will get to read this. First, I am deeply sorry for your loss and I pray that God in His infinite mercy consoles you, renew your strength daily and give you new reasons to smile. Please madam, I can imagine it is tough to think of other possibilities in some life challenging situations like this but in all....
I belive most of us (if any) did not go for trainings on how to nurse our children. We use mother instincts, gather information, grow by experiences around and leave the rest to God. We have heard of such things happening right in the arms of some parents and not because they are careless! Truth be said, how many creche have we all been to and found CCTV? I personally went round most of the schools in that area and i must say the Debiruss school in question did far more for their creche than the other schools in terms of hygiene,not more than 12 kids enrolled and about 3-4 aunties in care of them. The school also has an hospital right next to its compound which is as good as having it inside the school though the quality of the hospital I do not know but I want to point out that a whole hospital is available would we rather have a nurse?
Please, I believe this is also a trying time for you ma,the more you do all of these the more it should take to heal and move on. But if you want to charge them, go ahead and get it done with so you can move on.
Closing down the creche will not bring your little angel back and as well not guarantee the safety of the withdrawn kids wherever they finally go.
Hopefully your message reaches all other creche/schools so as to step up on quality delivered as many parents will now be on the watch.
May God continue to watch over each and everyone of us. May God please uphold The little ones around us who can not express their hurts, wants and needs yet. Finally we all pray that God gives Mrs Holloway the fortitude to bear the loss

Concerned Neighbour said...

Madam - is your husband aware of the atrocities you commit when he is away at work and the fact that you have been negligent to your late son. God will judge you and we are watching....watching very closely.

Please take this case to court, the hidden things you have kept secret for so long will be sure to come to the open!

I will say no more, as you understand EXACTLY what I mean.

Anonymous said...

It is wel wit u. rip T

Anonymous said...

Obviously, you know nothing about the school

Anonymous said...

Mrs HoIloway, I express my heartfelt gratitude for your loss. I believe the school in question never meant your son harm. You worked in the school and still left your son, that shows you had confidence in the care being given by the nannies. I also believe steps are being taken by the school to ensure such an unfortunate event does not recur.
I urge all readers to find time to pray for Mrs Holloway as she needs more of our prayers this time.
I pray God gives you the Grace to move on. When life pushes you down, refuse to stay down. Bounce higher than you were before the fall. May the Holy Spirit console you and bless you with children that will outlive you.

Anonymous said...

Your latter will be greater than your past. Move on. That is not the end of life.

Anonymous said...

For those who have helped us know the other side out this story, well done. Mrs Holloway, taking this story this far might not have been the best step to take. Be careful out wise advise you take. This road will not lead you anywhere good. Just take heart and let God heal you. Let go, let God take charge. He knows how best to compensate you

Okon Esin said...

I sincerely sympathize with Mrs. Holloway and pray she never experiences this type of painful loss again. I completely agree that the social media is not the first point of call to express her grieve and complaints 6 months after the incident if she did not have a preconceived intention of tarnishing the image of Debiruss. She should have reported to the authorities if her honest desire was to protect other children and parents. It is also interesting to know that Debiruss has existed for 15years without any such or abnormal incidence that would call the integrity and standard of the school to question. Thank God for those who have cared to tell the other side of the story, and it is wisdom to know the facts and hear all sides of a case before raining judgement and curses like many did on Debiruss.
If it is true that Mrs Holloway once worked in this school and did not see the school as bad as she has portrayed it and still left her son in the care of the school, then there is some element of insincerity or a sinister motive in bringing this case to public view. Some parents have also debunked her claims that the school held a Christmas party, while in actual fact they played low on that because they were mourning the loss of Mrs. Holloways son.
I noticed in all these comments that Debiruss did not contribute or respond to these allegations. This I believe they may have seen as unnecessary and God who sees the heart and judges the righteous will vindicate them.
Let us pray sincerely for Mrs Holloway because I think she needs it, that God will comfort her, heal her and cleanse her heart, and that heaven will not hold this against her if what she has done in this case was not out of a pure heart.
Okon Esin

SIR said...

I really do hope Mrs Holloway gets to read this. If you trully care about the wellness of other children, coming to the socila media is not the best way to go about it. If the school was really bad as you wrote why leave your ward behind while you left. Information reaching us said the child was sick and u dropped him at school to shop at Ajah market. You know your intension for coming to the social media ( to get some monetary rewards i think) and this is quite unnecessary. You disrespected your priest and doing worse than you should have done initially. Its so unfortunate the little boy is gone. You have not done well at all with the action taken to get to your intension. All those saying ill of the school should ask for forgivess and go for mouth deliverance. God sees all

Anonymous said...

You must have meant heartfelt sympathy and not gratitude

Unknown said...

So sorry to hear this, I know how d mother of d child feel. God will sympathise with u & bless u with twins.

Anonymous said...

Just reading about this now. Sorry to hear about your lovely son who passed away because of carelessness. God will console you with another....Am currently a teacher, sometime ago, i was teaching in one of the big schools at Magodo. My son was in the school creche. Can you believe that every week , i must take my son to the hospital. I started suspecting a foul play, sometimes they don't feed him and all sort. I had to resign from the job because my son's life was more precious than the fat pay i was collecting.
So Madam, some how, you must have notice something funny before that particular DAY and should have taken precautions. One day, am going to write about My experiences as a TEACHER and SCHOOL OWNERS and their MISCHIEF.

Anonymous said...

Hmmmn, There are three sides to a story people, yours, mine and the truth. So sorry about your loss ma'am. But I feel you not been honest, I wanted to enroll my 1year old in that school, and I was told the crèche is for staff children only. I begged them because it's close to my house and they refused. When you shared your story you never mentioned that you once worked in the school when you enrolled your son. Also that your son has some medical history. Every school has its challenges, even the top schools make mistakes, that doesn't mean they are terrible. I would love you to be a bit truthful with your post. May your son's soul continue to rest in peace.

Anonymous said...

I might be commenting very late but i feel i have to let my feelings about this be known. firstly, i pray the woman had found comfort already maybe in having another child or Gods grace on her life even tho the thought might/will still be there. Secondly, creche for a 1 year old is okay and people commenting against it are really foolish no offense. FFS! She is Career woman not a full time housewife, she is probably paying the high school fee for the late child supporting her husband with her salary. Did that come to your minds? Now! as for writing your story on a blog, that is not enough my dear, if they are so carefree about this issue then either make your complaint known to the ministry of education or sue them to court. you cant just treat a human the way they treated her son. This is all i have to say. Thanks

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