All schools are required by the Lagos State Government to start the 2022–2023 academic year on September 5, 2022.
This was mentioned in a statement given to newsmen on Saturday by the state's Director-General of the Office of Education Quality Assurance, Abiola Seriki-Ayeni.
It stated that Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, the state's commissioner for education, had approved this.
The statement partly read, “All schools below tertiary level in Lagos State are mandated to resume for First Term on Monday September 5, 2022 as stated in the 2022/2023 Harmonised Academic Calendar as approved by the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo.
“The academic calendar prioritises standardised learning days and schools are to ensure strict compliance for the delivery of quality and sustainable education in Lagos State.
“Students and school-based staff are welcome back to school and are expected to adhere to health and safety protocols toward a productive school year.”
The statement added that the academic calendar could be downloaded from the Lagos Education Quality Assurance website.