Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced gradual re-opening of schools from August 3, directing students in transitional classes, who have mandatory public exams ahead of them, to resume for revision classes and their examination.
This is In line with the updated guidelines issued by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) recently on Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerning the easing of lockdown as the State Government is now set to modify protocols for re-opening education institutions and essential services in the State.
According to the Governor; “Students in transitional classes, who have mandatory public exams ahead of them, are now permitted to resume for revision classes and examination. All education establishments are to follow established public health guidelines and protocol for re-opening the schools for these categories of students. The commencement date for this opening will be on August 3, 2020, for SSS 3 and TEC 3 students only. Dates for JSS 3 schools’ re-opening for revision classes and examinations will be announced in due course.
“The permission to opening will apply only to Day-Schooling; boarding activities are not permitted at this time. School Authorities are expected to spend the period between now and the day of re-opening to put in place infrastructure, protocols and essential items required to comply with all hygiene, safety and physical distancing requirements.”
“Our tertiary institutions are to continue their online academic activities which are at various advanced stages. For Primary Six, we are using Continuous Assessment to determine how they graduate into JSS 1. We are doing this to slow down risk factors and manage the situation in measure.”
“Hairdressing salons that have been accredited by the Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC) can open on appointment only and with a maximum occupancy of 50 per cent of the total floor space at any given time. Sports facilities and recreational parks in residential estates, will be permitted to operate with a maximum of 20 persons at any given time.”
“Places of worship, events centres, and social clubs will remain closed until further notice. Civil servants from Grade Level 1 to 12 will continue working from home and improve themselves through dedicated online Learning Management Systems (LMS) portals.”