Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the immediate closure of private and public schools in Lagos State.
Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, who issued the directive today, said the safety of the pupils/students, parents and all staff working in schools is paramount at this critical period.
In a statement by the Head of Public Affairs of the Ministry of Education Kayode Abayomi, the closure becomes imperative as tension by the #EndSARS protests escalates.
The Commissioner, 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.