Lagos directs schools to resume Monday

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The Lagos State Government has directed that the 2022/2023 academic year begin on September 5, 2022.

This was stated in a statement issued on Saturday by the state’s Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Abiola Seriki-Ayeni.

It was noted that this was approved by the state’s Commissioner of Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo.

The statement partly read, “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.

“Students and school-based staff are welcome back to school and are expected to adhere to health and safety protocols toward a productive school year.”

The statement added that the academic calendar could be downloaded from the Lagos Education Quality Assurance website.