The Lagos State Government has directed all the SS3 and Technical Studies (TEC3) Students in both day and boarding schools in the State to resume on Monday, 3rd of August, 2020.
A Statement by the State Commissioner for education,Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo said the directive is in line with federal Government’s pronouncement that students in exit classes across the country should resume on Tuesday, 4th of August.
The Commissioner stated that the Monday resumption will allow for revision classes and adequate preparation ahead of their forthcoming West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) starting on August 17th.
According to her, “Only SS3 and Technical Study Three (TEC3) students are permitted to resume for the Day and Boarding Schools on the 3rd of August for revision classes and examinations”.
She implored all schools in the State to follow the required public health guidelines and protocols for re-opening of schools for this category of students.
Adefisayo stressed that the government is considering the option of using the First and Second Term examination results or continuous assessment to promote students in other exit classes.
The Commissioner revealed that various meetings have been held with stakeholders in the education, health and safety sectors in a bid to ensure that adequate precautionary measures are put in place to ensure the safety of the students before resumption.
