Day: October 12, 2020

Lagos Announces Full Reopening Of Schools

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Mariam Akinloye The Lagos State Government on Monday announced the resumption of all classes in both public and private schools in the State. According to the statement by the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, the directive takes effect from Monday, 19th of October, 2020. She said that the physical resumption which is for the 2020/2021 academic session will now include pupils in pre-primary; daycare, kindergarten, and nursery schools. Mrs. Adefisayo noted that the decision was taken after careful deliberations and consultations with relevant stakeholders, including safety professionals and nursery…

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150 Residents Benefit From Ikorodu Doyen Lions Club’s Free Eye Screening, Glasses

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Wale Jagun -Plans to provide braille machines for blind students Residents of Tuagaga Community Development Association (CDA) on Saturday, October 10, 2020, benefited from the free eye screening and glasses provided by the Ikorodu Doyen Lions Club. Beneficiaries were also tested for urine, diabetes and blood pressure at the programme which lasted for hours with many elderly people benefitting. Lion Femi Aluko, the President of Ikorodu Doyen Lions Club, speaking with THE IMPACT, said that the exercise was part of the annual programme of the Lions Club International which prides…

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Sanwo-Olu To Render Account Of 500 Days In Office

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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu is set to give account of stewardship as his administration attained 500 days in office on October 10. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos State, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, Gov. Sanwo – Olu would, at a news conference on October 20, review the “Greater Lagos” journey and tender his report card to Lagosians during a “He will, on October 20, deliver a state of the State address at a Press Conference at the Government Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja. “Sanwo-Olu…

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