Presidential Special Committee on Social Vices Condemns Viral Video of Students Smoking in Lagos Boarding School, Calls for Urgent Investigation

By Morris Nor// The Presidential Special Committee on Campaign Against Social Vices in Secondary and Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria has strongly condemned a recently surfaced viral video depicting secondary school students engaging in smoking and alcohol consumption at a boarding school in Lagos. Speaking on behalf of the committee, Amb. Timothy Nwachukwu, Director for Media and Publicity, demanded an immediate investigation and swift action to address the incident.

The video, which has garnered widespread attention on social media platforms, allegedly shows students from Excel College in Ejigbo, Lagos, smoking shisha and drinking alcohol inside what appears to be their dormitory. The footage, believed to have been recorded in April 2025 but only recently going viral, has sparked public outrage and concerns over the prevalence of social vices among Nigerian youth.

*In a statement released today, Amb. Nwachukwu described the video as “a disturbing reflection of the moral decay infiltrating our educational institutions.” He emphasized the committee’s mandate to eradicate such behaviors through awareness campaigns and policy interventions.*

*”This incident underscores the urgent need for collective action against social vices that threaten the future of our young people,” Nwachukwu said. “We commend the Lagos State Police Command and the state government for initiating a probe, but we demand a thorough investigation to identify those responsible, including any enablers within the school administration. Immediate disciplinary measures must be taken to serve as a deterrent.”*

The committee has been tasked with educating students on the dangers of drug abuse, cultism, cybercrime, and other societal ills. Nwachukwu highlighted that the body will roll out programs in various institutions, including workshops and partnerships with law enforcement to raise awareness amd curtail social vices in Nigeria’s educational institutions.

Lagos State authorities have confirmed the launch of a full-scale investigation into the video. In an official response, the state government noted that the students involved could face expulsion, while the school might be sanctioned if negligence is proven. “We are committed to ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment,” a spokesperson for the Lagos State Ministry of Education stated.

*Amb. Nwachukwu urged parents, teachers, and community leaders to collaborate with the committee in its nationwide campaign. “Social vices do not start in isolation; they are symptoms of deeper problems. We must act now to safeguard our children’s future,” he added.*