Lagos State has announced the closure of all public and private schools in the state over the tension created by the #ENDSARS protesters.
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In statement signed by the Head, Public Affairs
Ministry of Education, Kayode Abayomi made available to SOJ WORLDWIDE ONLINE NEWS, http://www.sojworldnews.com the closure will remain till further notice.
“LASG DIRECTS STUDENTS TO STAY AT HOME
The Lagos State Government has directed all pupils/students in public and private schools to stay at home following the tension generated by the anti- SARS protests.
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Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, who issued the directive today, said the safety of the pupils/students, parents and all staff working in schools is paramount at this critical period.
She however advised parents to keep an eye on their wards and not allow them to be used as willing tools in the hands of those who might want to hijack the protests to unleash mayhem on the society.
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The Commissioner also encouraged schools to utilize other means of distance teaching and learning i.e radio, television and online media as they have been doing during and post the recent COVID-19 lockdown.
According to Adefisayo, a new date of resumption for all classes will be announced as soon as possible.”
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