Breaking: Lagos govt approves full reopening of schools

Lagos state government under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved full reopening of schools in the state.

OnyxNews Nigeria reports that the Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Folasade Adefisayo has announced that students across all classes in both public and private schools have been approved to resume Monday, October 19.

This online news platform learnt that the resumption also includes pupils in pre-primary – daycare, kindergarten, and nursery schools as announced by the commissioner.

The commissioner made the disclosure 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 obeying the lay down rules of preventing COVID-19.

“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 commissioner also made it clear that the schools should be cleared by the Office of Education Quality Assurance before re-opening.