Lagos announces reopening of Universities, primary, secondary schools
Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the reopening of tertiary institutions, secondary and primary schools in Lagos.
The Governor, in a regular briefing on the state’s COVID-19 status, on Saturday, August 14, said tertiary institutions in the state will re-open from September 14.
Primary and secondary schools are also tentatively scheduled to re-open from September 21.
“This decision is not cast in stone and is subject to review of our ongoing modelling and what procedure comes out from the Ministry of Health,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The Governor explained that the decision was based on indications that the pandemic has peaked in the state, as the number of new cases continues to steadily decline.
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Sanwo-Olu reiterated that restaurants are now permitted to open for in-dining services in the state, although they must continue to ensure spaces are only filled up to 50 percent capacity at all times.
On the re-opening of event centres, bars, night clubs, beaches, cinemas, the Governor said a review will be done in September to decide whether to allow a re-opening of such public spaces.
Responding to a question on whether the Federal Government’s 10 pm curfew still holds in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu replied in the affirmative.
“These are challenging times for all of us,” he said.
Daily Times reports that the ban on international flights is expected to be lifted on September 5, adding the increased pressure of possible imported cases.
