Lagos govt orders all schools to resume September 5

The Lagos State Government has directed all schools to commence the 2022/2023 academic year on September 5, 2022.

This was announced via a statement on Saturday issued by the Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance of the state, Abiola Seriki-Ayeni.

Seriki-Ayeni revealed that the date was approved by the Commissioner for Education in Lagos state, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo.

“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.

“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,” it read in part.

According to the statement; students and staff “are expected to adhere to health and safety protocols” when they resume.

Interested persons are to download the academic calendar on the Lagos Education Quality Assurance website.