Lagos Schools Set for Second Term, Resumption Fixed for January 12

 

Lagos Schools Set for Second Term, Resumption Fixed for January 12

State Government directs compliance with health protocols, plans monitoring across public and private institutions

The Lagos State Government has announced that all public and private primary and secondary schools, including technical colleges, will resume for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session on Monday, January 12, 2026.

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This follows the approved state academic calendar, with schools expected to begin immediate preparations for reopening.

In a statement, the Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, urged all educational institutions to strictly observe public health and safety guidelines for school reopening.

The Commissioner also noted that government officials have been deployed to monitor schools across the state to ensure full compliance with safety standards.

The Ministry expressed gratitude to teachers, parents, and guardians for their sustained cooperation and called on them to ensure pupils and students are fully ready for the new term.

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YEAR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION: LASG ANNOUNCES JANUARY 12TH RESUMPTION DATE FOR LAGOS SCHOOLS.

The Lagos State Government announces to the general public that all Public and Private Schools, as well as Government Technical Colleges in the State are to resume the Second Term, 2025/2026 Academic Session, on Monday, 12th January 2026.

This is in accordance with the approved Lagos State School's Calendar and all schools are expected to commence activities immediately towards resumption.

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In his statement, the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun enjoined all educational institutions in the State to adhere to the necessary public health guidelines and protocols for reopening of schools. 

The Commissioner clarified that Government officials have been assigned to conduct inspections in schools across the State to ensure strict compliance with safety protocols and standards.

The Ministry wishes to extend it's appreciation to teachers, parents and guardians for their continued support and urges them to ensure that wards are adequately prepared for the new term.