The Lagos State Government has announced Monday, 14 September, 2026, for school resumption across the state, welcoming pupils, students, teachers and other stakeholders back to school for the 2026/2027 academic session.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, congratulated parents, learners and school personnel for their commitment.

He urged them to approach the new session with renewed enthusiasm and a strong determination to achieve academic success.

“As public and private schools reopen across Lagos State, all school communities are reminded that the safety, health, and well-being of every learner and staff member must remain a collective responsibility,” Alli-Balogun said.

The Commissioner emphasised health and safety guidelines for the new term, urging students to keep classrooms, toilets, laboratories and playgrounds clean at all times.

He also urged them to wash hands regularly with soap and safe water, especially before eating and after using the restroom.

They were also urged to avoid littering and dispose of waste properly in designated bins, avoid sharing personal items like drinking cups, cutlery and towels to prevent the spread of infections, maintain good respiratory hygiene by covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, avoid unnecessary overcrowding and ensure proper ventilation in classrooms, and report unsafe conditions, damaged facilities or health concerns promptly to school authorities.

He added that teachers, administrators and non-teaching staff must lead by example by maintaining high standards of personal hygiene and environmental cleanliness.

Similarly, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mrs Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, welcomed the returning students and school workers, wishing them a highly productive academic session. (Tribune)