The Lagos State Government, on Friday said all Junior Secondary School 3 students will resume classes on Monday 10th August, 2020
This is in a bid to allow the students who are registered for the National Examination Council Basic Education Certificate Examination prepare for their examination.
According to a statement by the Hon. Commissioner for Education Mrs Folashade Adefisayo, she said, “JSS 3 students awaiting to write BECE organised by the Lagos State Examinations Board would soon be informed of the scheduled dates of their examination.”
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that an earlier pronouncement issued by the state had directed SS3 and Technical Studies (TEC3) Students to resume on August 3 to enable them revise and sit for their forthcoming West African Senior School Certificate Examination and NABTEB.
The Commissioner for Education, Folashade Adefisayo, said only those students who are registered for NEC, BECE scheduled to begin on the August 24 are permitted to resume.
Adefisayo also said other JSS 3 students awaiting to write BECE organised by the Lagos State Examinations Board would soon be informed of the scheduled dates of their examination.
The commissioner said administrators of both public and private schools are expected to ensure full compliance with the COVID-19 guidelines for schools re-opening in their respective schools.
She said the State Government’s officials will be on ground to monitor situations in all schools across the State.
She encouraged students to be fully prepared for the forthcoming examinations and devote more time to their studies.
She urged students and members of staff to adhere strictly to proper hygienic guidelines and ensure the provision of sanitizer, wash hand basin, thermometers.
She said the washing of hands, wearing of face masks and maintenance of social distance must be adhered to.