Gov. Sanwo-Olu Orders Immediate Closure Of All Schools Below Tertiary Level In Lagos.

The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered for the immediate closure of all public and private schools below Tertiary level in Lagos state.

The order comes following the recent rise in the second wave of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

A statement issued by the Head of Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mr Kayode Abayomi noted that the recent directive makes it mandatory that all schools earlier scheduled to resume on 4th of January, 2021, must remain closed until a new resumption date is announced.

While informing that a new date will be communicated in due course, Abayomi urged parents and students to ensure strict adherence to guidelines issued by the government to prevent the spread of COVID-19 such as the wearing of face masks, physical distancing, washing of hands under running water and use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers.