Covid-19
Lagos announces new date for full resumption of public, private schools
The Lagos state government has fixed Monday, October 19 for the resumption of students across all classes in both public and private schools.
Commissioner for Education in the state, Folasade Adefisayo, who announced this on Monday, said the resumption also includes pupils in pre-primary – daycare, kindergarten, and nursery schools as announced by the commissioner.
The commissioner disclosed that the decision was taken after proper deliberations and consultations with relevant stakeholders including safety professionals and nursery school providers.
However, schools were also advised to make safety priority by adhering to COVID-19 protocols and hygiene guidelines.
“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.
Also before schools resume, they are to be cleared by the Office of Education Quality Assurance before re-opening.
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