The Lagos State Government has ordered all public and private schools in the state to reopen for the second term of 2020/21 academic session from Monday , January 18, 2021.
Commissioner for Education , Mrs Folasade Adefisayo , announced this on Monday in a statement by the Head, Public Affairs, Ministry of Education , Kayode Abayomi.
In the statement titled , ‘ All public and private schools in Lagos State to resume 18th January 2021’ , schools were also asked to make virtual learning available.
She said this was in line with the Federal Government ’ s directive coupled with the second wave of the COVID – 19 Pandemic.
“ All public and private schools below the tertiary level in Lagos State should be reopened for the second term 2020/21 academic session from Monday , 18th of January, 2021.
“ Schools should have flexible plans where students and teachers who feel sick can teach or learn from home via available online platforms . Schools should also strive to avoid any COVID -19 infection among all students and staff, ” the statement read in part.
She also asked “ all schools to make efforts to comply with all the outlined COVID – 19 requirements for resumption of schools.
“ Not just for the improvement of overall school operations but for the safe reopening of academic activities to support the Lagos State Government ’ s quest for a full return . ”
The commissioner enjoined teachers , students , and visitors to wear facemasks at all times , observe physical distancing , embrace regular handwashing with soap under running water and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene within the school premises .
