Lagos mandates state-wide school compliance checks as 3rd term resumes

With the third term underway, the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has rolled out a state-wide inspection of schools, targeting compliance with set standards and student safety measures.

Jamiu Alli-Balogun, the commissioner for basic and secondary education, gave a directive ahead of the official resumption date of Monday, May 4, 2026, for all public and private primary and secondary schools, as well as government technical colleges, in line with the approved academic calendar.

The directive, which came via the government’s Facebook page, emphasised that the inspection is to ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental sanitation, proper attendance, and overall readiness for academic activities as the third term begins.

“Inspection teams will be deployed state-wide to assess adherence to required standards, including the condition of school environments, availability of learning facilities, and punctual resumption of both students and staff,” the ministry stated.

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The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education also advised school administrators to resume promptly, maintain proper records, and sustain teaching and learning activities from the first day of resumption to avoid unnecessary delays in academic work.

Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, the permanent secretary in the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, emphasised the government’s commitment to upholding standards across the education sector, emphasising that ‘compliance with safety and sanitation protocols remains a key priority.’

Besides, the government encouraged all education stakeholders, including school proprietors, teachers, and parents, to support efforts aimed at ensuring a safe, orderly, and productive academic term.

Schools in Lagos State, both public and private, resumed activities for the third term across the state on Monday, May 4.