Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, who instructed the Chemistry teacher to conclude the assembly after Mr Bepo burst into tears?

This comprehension question tests recall of what happened immediately after Mr Bepo's emotional breakdown at the school assembly. The passage describes how Mr Bepo burst into tears during the assembly, creating a difficult situation that needed to be managed.

It was the Vice Principal who instructed the Chemistry teacher to conclude the assembly after Mr Bepo broke down. As the second-in-command at the school, the Vice Principal was the natural person to step in and take charge of the situation when the principal was unable to continue. The Vice Principal's quick action ensured the assembly was brought to an orderly close without further disruption to the students.

The Managing Director, being the owner of the school group, would not typically be present at every morning assembly. The school nurse would not have had the authority to direct assembly proceedings. The principal himself was the person who had broken down, making it impossible for him to give such an instruction.