Lagos tells schools to forget reopening soon

 

BY OUR REPORTER

Lagos State Government has said that all private and public schools in the state will remain closed to protect pupils from the scourge of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The government added that efforts will be intensified on the ongoing free teachings on various media channels, especially radio and television.

Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, who announced this, urged proprietors planning to commence academic session for third-term amid the coronavirus outbreak to abandon the plans.

She gave assurance that the state government will continue to improve its distance learning programmes, expressing satisfaction that students across private and public schools are taking advantage of the free service.

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Adefisayo appealed to the proprietors to persevere and adopt the online teaching strategy to keep their students busy while staying at home to avoid contracting coronavirus.

The Commissioner disclosed that some secondary schools in the state had commenced online teaching to engage their students, charging discounted tuition fees while some schools were charging full tuition rates.

“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.