COVID-19: All Schools Remain Closed Until Further Notice - Lagos State Govt

The Lagos State Government says all private and secondary schools will remain closed until the scourge of coronavirus pandemic is suppressed.

This was disclosed by the state’s commissioner for Education, Mrs.Folasade Adefisayo, who said efforts will be intensified on the ongoing free teachings on various media, especially radio and television.

Adefisayo urged proprietors aiming to commence academic session for third-term amid the Coronavirus outbreak to abandon the plans.

Adefisayo said, “The Ministry wishes to state categorically that all schools in Lagos State remain closed and have not yet been opened for the third term. The State continues to offer free teachings on various media, especially radio and television”.

“Plans are also underway to ensure that our children in public schools are able to complete their term whenever the lockdown is lifted”, she added.

The commissioner admitted that the state government was aware of the inconveniences confronting proprietors while appealing to them to endure until coronavirus is curbed in the country.

She also stated that some secondary schools in the State have commenced online teaching to engage their students charging discounted tuition fees, while some schools were charging full tuition rates.

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“Parents are concerned about the cost of this programme, ranging from fees charged by schools to the cost of data and devices as well as the cost of fuelling generators to ensure steady electricity power supply. Parents also have to supervise online teachings to guard against the exposure of children to pornography, in addition to online harassment and bullying”, Adefisayo advised.

 “In view of the aforementioned, we ask that schools consult extensively with parents and find a win-win solution that will be acceptable to all stakeholders”, the Commissioner added.