Lagos directs schools to resume 2023/2024 academic year on September 4

Lagos State government has directed all schools below the tertiary level to resume on Monday, September 4, 2023, in compliance with the Y2023/2024 Harmonised academic school calendar as approved by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic Education.

The Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Mrs. Abiola Seriki-Ayeni made this known in a statement on Monday by the Deputy Director, Public Affairs (OEQA), Adepeju Adeyemi.

She urged all schools to ensure strict compliance with the resumption date for delivery of quality and sustainable education in the state.

She also enjoined proprietors and school administrators to ensure strict compliance with the Lagos State Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, stressing that there must be full compliance with all safety protocols on school premises for a safe learning environment, as the state government remains committed to the delivery of quality education.

Seriki-Ayeni also informed the general public, especially school management and parents, to download the school academic calendar via: www.oeqalagos.com.