Ebun Francis| The Lagos State Government on Monday directed all public and private schools in the state to reopen for the second term 2020/21 academic session from Monday, 18th of January, 2021.
In a statement seen by Alabingo.com, the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo explained that this is in line with the Federal Government’s directive coupled with the second wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The statement also asked schools to make virtual learning available for students.
The statement read in part, “All public and private schools below the tertiary level in Lagos State should be reopened for the second term 2020/21 academic session from Monday, 18th of January, 2021.
“Schools should have flexible plans where students and teachers who feel sick can teach or learn from home via available online platforms. Schools should also strive to avoid any COVID-19 infection among all students and staff.”
The statement directed “all schools to make efforts to comply with all the outlined COVID-19 requirements for resumption of schools.
“Not just for the improvement of overall school operations but for the safe reopening of academic activities to support the Lagos State Government’s quest for a full return.”
The government enjoined teachers, students, and visitors to wear facemasks at all times, observe physical distancing, embrace regular handwashing with soap under running water and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene within the school premises.
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