Lagos announces JSS 3 students to resume Monday

The Lagos State Government has declared that Junior Secondary School (JSS) 3 students, who are registered for National Examination Council (NECO), Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) should resume on Monday.

The earlier pronouncement by the state had directed SS3 and Technical Studies (TEC3) Students to resume on August 3, for them to revise and sit for their forthcoming West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and NABTEB.

The Commissioner for Education, Folashade Adefisayo, has clarified that only those students who are registered for NEC, BECE scheduled to begin on August 24, are permitted to resume.

Mrs Adefisayo, however, said that other JSS 3 students waiting to write BECE organised by the Lagos State Examinations Board would soon be informed of the scheduled dates of their examination.

The commissioner warned that administrators of both public and private schools are expected to ensure full compliance with the COVID-19 guidelines for schools re-opening in their respective schools.

She disclosed that the State Government’s officials will be on ground to monitor situations in all schools across the State.

Mrs Adefisayo advised students to be fully prepared for the forthcoming examinations and devote more time to their studies.

She called on students and members of staff to adhere strictly to proper hygienic guidelines and ensure the provision of sanitizer, wash hand basin and thermometers.

The commissioner stressed that the washing of hands, wearing of face masks and the maintenance of social distancing must be adhered.