By Ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor
The long awaited re-opening of schools in Lagos, albeit partially, will commence on Monday, August 3, 2020, according to the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
However the resumption will be only for TEC3 and SSS3 students. The resumption date for JSS3 students and primary six pupils that will sit for First School Leaving Certificate examination was not announced.
The announcement was made on behalf of the governor by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Twitter on Friday.
Mr. Akosile’s tweet reads: “Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu has announced Monday August 3, 2020, for SS3 & TEC3 students ONLY. Dates for JS3 re-opening for revision classes & examinations will be announced in due course (for ONLY Day-Schooling, no Boarding activities).”
Akosile also tweeted that “All restrictions applying to mass gatherings will remain in force (no more than 20 persons permitted, and this includes funerals as well).
“Opening times for government and private offices, markets, supermarkets, eateries and so on, will remain as approved.
“Places of worship will remain CLOSED in Lagos State, until further notice.
“All Social and Events Centers, and Social Clubs, will also remain closed, for now.
“All bars, day and night clubs, cinemas, games arcades, beaches and beach fronts, gyms and spas continue to remain CLOSED –
“Eateries and restaurants are to continue to open as normal for takeout only. In-dining is still Prohibited.”