#EndSARS: Lagos Shut Down Schools, Directs Students To Stay At Home

Following the tensions generated by the #EndSARS protests coupled with hoodlums who have been to taking advantage of the situation for nefarious activities, the Lagos State Government has shut down schools, directing all pupils and students in public and private schools to stay at home.

The Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, issued the directive today, saying that the safety of the pupils and 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.

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.