Education

Lagos govt orders schools to resume Sept 5

The Lagos State Government has ordered all schools in the state to begin the 2022/2023 academic year on September 5, 2022.

The state government made this known via a statement issued on Saturday by the Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Lagos State, Abiola Seriki-Ayeni.

The statement read in part: “All schools below tertiary level in Lagos State are mandated to resume for First Term on Monday September 5, 2022 as stated in the 2022/2023 Harmonised Academic Calendar as approved by the Honourable Commissioner for Education Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo.

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“The academic calendar prioritises standardised learning days and schools are to ensure strict compliance for the delivery of quality and sustainable education in Lagos State.

“Students and school-based staff are welcome back to school and are expected to adhere to health and safety protocols toward a productive school year.”

The Star

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