Schools to resume April 18 in Lagos State

The Lagos State Ministry of Education, on Thursday, announced that public and private primary and secondary schools operating in the state would resume on April 18.

Dr Idiat Adebule, the Deputy Governor of the state, who is also the Commissioner for Education, made this announcement in a statement in Lagos.

Mr Adesegun Ogundeji, Assistant Director, Public Affairs Unit in the ministry signed the statement.

In the statement, Adebule said that private and public schools must adhere strictly to the 2016/2017 academic calendar.

The deputy governor sent a goodwill message to all pupils and parents, wishing them Happy Easter, following the successful completion of the lent.

She said that the 2016/2017 academic calendar was jointly agreed upon at the state education stakeholders’ meeting before the commencement of the academic year.

According to her, the adoption of a uniform calendar will enable proper planning and ensure that pupils and students attend school for the number of days required per term.