Dr Olumide Phillips, founder of Dowen College, has stepped down.
In a statement signed by Tomi Borisade, on Friday, Phillips until voluntary exit served as board chairman of the institution.
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Part of the statement read, “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.
“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.
It is still unclear the circumstances surrounding the death of Sylvester Oromoni whose parents claimed he was allegedly tortured to death by his fellow students.
In an autopsy report released by the Lagos State Police Command few weeks ago, it was stated that based on the results, late Oromoni Jr died a natural death as against the claims given by the parents of the deceased.
However, a coroner’s inquest has been set up by the state government for further investigation on the matter.
