Lagos state government has announced that public and private schools in the state will remain closed till further notice.
This was announcement in a statement by the government via a tweet on its official Twitter page on Sunday, October 25.
The closure of schools is an update of an earlier announcement that only public schools will remain shut.
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Also, the existing curfew in the state has now been reviewed, with restriction time now 8pm to 6am.
The state government implored Lagosians to plan their journey times as they go about their daily businesses.
CURFEW UPDATE
The curfew in Lagos State has been reviewed. Restriction time is now 8pm to 6am.
Lagosians are enjoined to plan their journey times as they go about their lawful businesses.
All Public & Private Schools remain shut till further notice.@jidesanwoolu@gbenga_omo pic.twitter.com/2eYf7fwmzb
— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) October 25, 2020
It would be recalled that Lagos State Government had ordered the closure of public and private schools in the state indefinitely last Monday.
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Schools were shut down over tension generated following anti-SARS protests, where hoodlums attacked protesters and vandalised properties.
However, National Association of Private Schools in Lagos State, on Sunday shortly before the new announcement on closure of schools, informed its members that they can reopen from Monday, October 26.
This was contained in a statement by the President, NAPPS Lagos State, Amusa Olawale, titled ‘reopening of schools after #EndSARS protests’.
The statement reads;
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.
It added;
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.
