The Lagos State Government (LASG) has stepped up safety and security measures in schools as pupils and students get set to resume for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that Lagos State public primary and secondary schools will resume on Monday.
In a statement on Monday, the state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, advised school communities to remain vigilant.
The statement was issued by the Director of Public Affairs in the ministry, Mrs Basirat Lawal.
Alli-Balogun said that it was mindful of the safety and wellbeing of children, urging other stakeholders to collaborate with it to make safety, health and wellbeing of learners, teachers and others a collective responsibility.
