Sanwo-Olu Approves Lagos School Reopening

Sanwo-Olu Approves Lagos School Reopening

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved Lagos school reopening for all classes in public and private schools.

Sanwo-Olu said Lagos school reopening across the State should begin from Monday, 2nd of November, 2020 while boarders in public schools are to resume on Sunday, 1st of the same month.

Disclosing this today, Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo said that this has been an unprecedented year with the recent happenings that have regrettably led to frequent closure of lagos schools with attendant learning disruptions faced by all children.

In a statement received by TheConscience and signed by Kayode Abayomi, Head, Public Affairs,
Ministry of Education on Thursday 29th October, 2020, the state government said, “We pray and hope that there will be no more disruptions in the academic calendar.

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“However, the State Government will always regard the safety of pupils/students, parents and all staff as a matter of priority,” she stressed.

“We recommend that when Lagos school reopening should commence on Monday, teaching and learning should continue unhindered till the end of the term.” She added.

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The Commissioner therefore advised pupils/students to take their studies more seriously in a bid to recover the lost period and thereby excel as the state government is now ready fo full Lagos school reopening.