No date yet for resumption of schools in Lagos--- Govt.

 

There is no date yet for the resumption of schools in Lagos State.

When schools were directed to vacate for the first term holidays on December 18, 2020, a statement by the Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Mrs. Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, said schools would resume today for the second term.

However, in response to enquiries about resumption, the Head of Public Affairs in the Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mr. Kayode Abayomi, said the decision had been overtaken by events and that a new date would be announced soon.

He said: “Please, recall that the Ministry of Education earlier announced January 4 as resumption date for the second term 2020/2021 academic session. But this has since been overtaken by the turn of events due to the recent waves of COVID-19 pandemic.

“As a result of this, Mr. Governor announced the indefinite closure of all schools.

“To this end, kindly be informed that a new date of resumption will be announced as soon as possible.”

But it is not the same situation for tertiary institutions. While the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State University (LASU), Mr. Ademola Adekoya, said the institution resumes today to continue the staggered classes that started last August, the PRO of the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Mr. Olanrewaju Kuye, explained that the institution’s resumption date was yet to be determined.

“No date yet. But not tomorrow (Monday),” he said in a text message.

There is also no resumption date for the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), while the University of Lagos (UNILAG), like other Federal universities, is not expected to resume before January 18.

Meanwhile, states like Rivers, Akwa- Ibom, Sokoto have resumed today 4th January 2021. 

Some schools like Oyo, Abia will resume on January 11th, while majority to resume on 18th January.