All Classes In Lagos Schools Can Now Resume- Commissioner

The Lagos State Government has approved full re-opening of all classes in pre-primary and primary schools in Lagos.

The Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, announced this in a statement on Monday.

She said the remaining classes in both public and private schools in the state to resume from Monday, October 19, 2020

The statement reads in part

“The necessary resumption protocols must be adhered to and cleared “satisfactory” by the OEQA”, the Commissioner declared.

While welcoming and wishing the students a successful and fruitful academic session, Adefisayo enjoined school owners and managers of all private schools to ensure that clearance is obtained from the Office of Education Quality Assurance before physical resumption.

“The physical resumption which is for 2020/2021 academic session will now include pupils in pre-primary i.e, daycare, kindergarten and nursery schools.

“All public and private schools are strongly advised to put safety first by adhering to the COVID-19 safety protocols and hygiene guidelines as instructed by the State Government through the Ministry of Education.

“The Office of Education Quality Assurance will continue to monitor and evaluate schools preparedness. The necessary resumption protocols must be adhered to and cleared “satisfactory” by the OEQA.”