Lagos orders school compliance checks ahead of resumption

As the third term commences, the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education is taking proactive steps to ensure that all schools across the state are prepared for a smooth academic session. Commissioner Jamiu Alli-Balogun has mandated immediate monitoring and inspection to verify compliance with crucial safety regulations, environmental sanitation standards, and overall readiness for learning.

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Inspection teams will be deployed statewide to assess adherence to required standards, including the condition of school environments, availability of learning facilities, and punctual resumption of both students and staff.

This directive underscores the government's commitment to maintaining high standards within the education sector. Inspection teams will be deployed to assess everything from the condition of school environments and the availability of learning facilities to the punctual resumption of both students and staff. The emphasis on these checks reflects a dedication to providing a secure and conducive learning atmosphere for all.

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School administrators were also advised, “to resume promptly, maintain proper records, and sustain teaching and learning activities from the first day of resumption to avoid unnecessary delays in academic work.”

School administrators are reminded of their responsibility to resume promptly and sustain teaching and learning from day one, avoiding any unnecessary delays. The Permanent Secretary, Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, reiterated the priority placed on safety and sanitation protocols. The ministry calls upon all stakeholders—proprietors, teachers, and parents—to collaborate in fostering a safe, orderly, and productive academic term, ensuring that Lagos continues to lead in educational excellence.

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compliance with safety and sanitation protocols remains a key priority.