The Lagos State government has approved the full reopening of all schools on Monday, October 19, 2020.
The Commissioner for Education, Folasade Adefisayo, who announced this on Monday, said the resumption affects students across all classes in both public and private schools in the State.
The resumption, according to Adefisayo, also includes pupils in pre-primary – daycare, kindergarten, and nursery schools.
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.