#JusticeForNamtira Gains Traction After Alleged Bullying at Lead British International School

Outrage is simmering online in Nigeria following allegations of bullying targeting a student, Namtira, at Lead British International School, Abuja. The social media campaign #JusticeForNamtira has gained significant traction on X, with users demanding accountability from the school’s administration.

MDB gathered that Namtira is the daughter of Daniel Bwala, a renowned member of the People’s Democratic Party while the bully is Maryam Hassan.

Guysssss calm down, calm down, this is the father of the girl being bullied.
danielbwala, i am calm now.
He will fight this.
Her name is Namtira
This is going to be interesting.
Na farko dai SAN ne se inda karfin sa ya kare.
Na biyu kuma ba se na fada ba.#justiceformaryam https://t.co/xUrFK5U828 pic.twitter.com/kTuDEauivP

— Fitted (@usman_shettima_) April 22, 2024

https://x.com/Omolomo_o/status/1782562925116362880?t=FvEX35JP0VgRCKwk6fM0Mg&s=08

https://x.com/ElderImran/status/1782548453517615492?t=zHP_p5Z8oApwUBGd-YwUaA&s=08

Good morning @BwalaDaniel here is a video evidence showing your daughter
Namtira Bwala being bullied by a girl named Maryam Hassan and her fellow cohorts in school.

18 slaps
1 pushing
1 choking of mouth.

Total number of times hands was laid on her face = 20.

We don’t want you… pic.twitter.com/Tyq7aCmlWz

— Omolomo (@Omolomo_o) April 23, 2024

https://twitter.com/Nwafresh/status/1782659771805372661?t=–Y91cMTzGe-tUukSQp8vw&s=19

This video is very triggering and painful to watch.
Apparently the bullied student at Lead British School Abuja is Namtira Bwala not Maryam.#JusticeForNamtira #LeadBritishSchool pic.twitter.com/RD63uTS3kz

— IHUOMA (@officialIhuoma) April 23, 2024

Details surrounding the alleged bullying incident remain unclear. However, the online discourse suggests Namtira may have been subjected to harassment or physical abuse by fellow students. The hashtag #JusticeForNamtira serves as a platform for users to share their outrage and express support for the victim.

The Lead British International School has yet to publicly address the allegations. Calls to the school for comment were not immediately returned. The school’s official social media pages have also remained silent on the matter. This lack of response from the administration is further fueling frustration among online users.

The incident has sparked broader conversations about bullying in Nigerian schools. While the specific details of Namtira’s case are unknown, bullying remains a prevalent concern for students and parents nationwide. Advocacy groups are calling for stricter regulations and more robust anti-bullying programs in educational institutions.

Here are some key questions that remain unanswered:

• What specific form of bullying did Namtira allegedly experience?
• How has the school administration responded to the allegations?
• What steps are being taken to ensure the safety and well-being of students at Lead British International School?

As the #JusticeForNamtira campaign continues to gain momentum, it remains to be seen how the school will respond to the allegations and what actions will be taken to address the concerns of parents and the public. This case has shone a spotlight on the importance of creating safe learning environments for all students in Nigeria.