The Lagos the State Government has directed its JSS3 students who are registered for the National Examination Council (NECO) Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to resume from Monday, August 10, 2020.
The state had earlier reopened schools for SS3 and Technical Studies (TEC3) Students who resumed classes on Monday, August 3 to enable them revise and sit for their forthcoming West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and NABTEB.
The Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, who disclosed this, said, “Only those students who are registered for NECO BECE which is scheduled to commence on the 24th of August, 2020 are permitted to resume.”
She noted that other JSS3 students writing BECE organised by the Lagos State Examinations Board would soon be informed of the scheduled dates of their examination.
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The Commissioner stated 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 as the state Government’s officials will be on ground to monitor situations in all schools across the state.
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While urging students to be fully prepared for the forthcoming examinations and devote more time to their studies, the Commissioner explained that government had made appropriate arrangements to make learning conducive and the conduct of the examination successful.
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She however urged students and members of staff to adhere strictly to proper hygienic guidelines and ensure the provision of sanitizers, wash hand basin, thermometers and other essential items in public and private schools across the State, stressing that the washing of hands, wearing of face masks and the maintenance of social distancing must be adhered to.
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