Sponsored
Education

Election: Lagos Schools To Observe Friday As Holiday

Sponsored
Sponsored

MICHAEL AKINOLA

 

Ahead of the Governorship and State House of Assembly election, the Lagos State Government has ordered schools to go on second mid-term break on Friday, 8th March, 2019.

The development was revealed in a statement on Monday by Adesegun Ogundeji, Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Education.

According to the statement, all Public and Private Schools are expected to close on Thursday, 7th March and resume on Monday, 11th March, 2019.

“This statement became necessary to correct the impression in some quarters that schools will not open on Thursday, 7th March 2019.”

“The break is to ensure all students and pupils are united with their families during the Gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections that will hold on Saturday, 9th March 2019.”

“All parents, teachers and stakeholders in the education sector and the entire public are enjoined to observe this break in the interest of all Lagosians” the statement concluded.

Sponsored
Alinnor Arinze

View Comments

Recent Posts

ONC Calls On Stakeholders For Unity & Sustained Security During Summit

The Orashi National Congress (ONC) has called on residents of Orashi Nation, including youths, traditional…

7 hours ago

Ojodu LCDA Participates In October Lagos Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise

 Ojodu LCDA under the leadership of Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, actively participated in the October edition…

7 hours ago

Old And New Douye Diri: Why The Political Career Of Senator Douye Diri Ended On 16th November, 2019

WISDOM ONIEKPAR IKULI  Douye Diri came to the limelight after his election as the pioneer…

8 hours ago

Lagos Head Of Service, Perm. Secs Join Comrade Dauda For October Environmental Sanitation Monitoring Exercise

ADEOLA OGUNLADE  It was an impressive display of collaboration and commitment to environmental cleanliness in…

11 hours ago

Lagos Health Insurance Deadline: Sanwo-Olu Gives Dec 31 Deadline – Where To Enrol In Alimosho, Idimu, Ejigbo

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The Lagos State Government has given all residents, employers and workers in Lagos…

11 hours ago

U.S Court Denies Discovery Request Against President Tinubu, DCI Group In FOIA Litigation

The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has denied a motion by…

13 hours ago
Sponsored