Gbenro Adesina
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that schools in the state closed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, are set to re-open in September.
The Governor, in a regular briefing on the state’s COVID-19 status, said tertiary institutions in the state will re-open from September 14, while Primary and secondary schools are also tentatively scheduled to re-open from September 21.
Sanwo-Olu said, “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.”
He 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.
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.
He stated that a review will be done in September to decide whether to allow event centres, bars, night clubs, beaches, cinemas,and other public spaces to re-open.
