The Lagos State Government has affirmed its earlier pronouncement that all public and private schools in Lagos State below tertiary level should resume on Monday , January 18, 2021, for the second term 2020/2021 academic session.
This was contained in a press statement by the Head, Public Affairs, Ministry of Education , Kayode Abayomi, titled, ‘ Lagos affirms schools ’ resumption date of Monday , 18th January 2021′ .
The statement quoted the Commissioner for Education , Mrs Folasade Adefisayo , as saying that “ the resumption is in line with the Federal Government ’ s resolution after reaching a consensus with relevant stakeholders. ”
Adefisayo also urged students and members of staff to “ stay safe and adhere strictly to COVID -19 guidelines ” , adding that “ schools must provide soap, wash hand basin , alcoholic hand sanitisers , thermometers, and other essential items in public and private schools across the State ” .
She stressed that washing of hands , wearing of face masks , and maintenance of social distancing must be adhered to in order to avoid further spread of the virus .
“ All schools must ensure strict compliance with subsisting COVID -19 requirements for school’ s resumption . Administrators of both public and private schools are expected to ensure full compliance with the guidelines for school ’ s re – opening in their respective schools as the State ’ s Office of Education Quality Assurance Team will be on the ground to monitor situations in all schools across the State , ” she added .
