Mariam Akinloye
The Lagos State Government on Monday announced the resumption of all classes in both public and private schools in the State.
According to the statement by the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, the directive takes effect from Monday, 19th of October, 2020.
She said that the physical resumption which is for the 2020/2021 academic session will now include pupils in pre-primary; daycare, kindergarten, and nursery schools.
Mrs. Adefisayo noted that the decision was taken after careful deliberations and consultations with relevant stakeholders, including safety professionals and nursery school providers.
“The physical resumption which is for the 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.”
