Lagos Private Schools To Reopen On Monday

Lagos private schools will reopen on Monday.

Newsone Nigeria reports that the governor of Lagos State,  Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered private schools across the state to reopen from Monday, October 26 for normal academic activities.

The National Association of Private Schools in Lagos State informed its members that they can reopen from Monday, October 26, 2020.

This was contained in a statement by the President, NAPPS Lagos State, Amusa Olawale, titled reopening of schools after #EndSARS protests’.

Read the statement on Lagos Private Schools reopening

The statement read, “It is a pleasure to inform you that our Hon. Commissioner has given approval to the resumption of schools on Monday, October 26, 2020.

“Members are to abide by the curfew requirements and any other directives of Lagos State Governor relating curfew and #ENDSARS protests.

“We must equally study security situations in areas where we operate, be sensitive to any sign of disturbance, and adhere strictly to COVID-19 Protocols.

“To justify the kind gestures of the Commissioner, we must pay attention to the safety of our learners, staff, and parents of our schools.”

The order by Governor Sanwo-Olu for Lagos private schools to reopen is coming after Private and public schools in the state were shut on Monday over safety concerns following outbreak of violence during the #ENDSARS protests.

While Governor Sanwo-Olu has ordered Lagos private schools to reopen, the governor, however, said Lagos public schools remain shut.