A recent incident at Lead British School has sparked both outrage and admiration. The viral video capturing the confrontation between two students—Namtira Bwala and her classmate Maryam Hassan—has become a poignant testament to the resilience of well-raised children.
Bovi Ugboma, the acclaimed stand-up comedian, weighed in on the matter, his words echoing across social media platforms. His delight was palpable as he praised the existence of children who embody softness, meekness, and civility. Namtira, in particular, stood out—a beacon of calmness in the tempest.
“It gives me great joy to know that we still have well-raised children in Nigeria,” Bovi declared. His admiration for Namtira’s composed demeanor was evident. Despite the provocation, she didn’t flinch, didn’t beg. Instead, she held her ground, her poise unshaken.
But this incident isn’t just about Namtira’s grace under fire. It’s a call to action for the authorities. Bovi emphasized the need to magnify this abuse and deal with it decisively. Bullying should never find refuge within school walls. And as we celebrate Namtira’s strength, we must also recognize the importance of counseling for the bullied girl. Trauma, left unaddressed, can fester and shape young minds into monsters.
And then there’s the relative—the woman who slapped the bully in retaliation. Fury fueled her actions, but legality demands restraint. As Bovi aptly put it, “Slapping somebody across the face is a no. Nothing civil about it.” Jungle justice may satisfy our anger, but it perpetuates a cycle of violence.
