Female students in viral Shisha video suspended, for rehabilitation

Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Youth and Social Development, has identified female pupils in the disturbing Shisha video which trended on social media last weekend.

They are said to be students of Oreyo Senior Grammar School, Igbogbo, in the Ikorodu area of the state.

The identified students have been reportedly suspended by the school authorities while the state government has ordered their immediate rehabilitation.

Special Adviser to the Lagos Governor on Education, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the development.

Tokunbo, who directed Vanguard correspondent to the state Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Segun Dawodu, for more information, said, “Appropriate steps are being taken to address the issue with the aim of preventing future occurrence in the state.

“The appropriate ministry is already intervening. You see why the role of parents is so critical. We can’t leave everything to government and school. This is heart wrenching.”

Shisha smoking is a way of inhaling tobacco, sometimes mixed with fruit or molasses sugar, through the mouthpiece of a bowl hose or tube1. Although the practice of Shisha smoking started in the Middle East, it has spread to several other parts of the world, including Nigeria, especially in open parties.

In Nigeria, the habit among the youth is rising, making it an issue of public health concern. Shisha lounges/bars are being opened with subtle advertisement.