Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, confirmed on Monday that students of the institution will resume their academic session in batches beginning from September.
In a statement posted on LASU’s social media handle, Fagbohun said 400, 500 and 600 level-students will resume first for a period of two months before other levels of students will come onboard.
He said, “The 400, 500 and 600 level-students will resume for a duration of two months with intensive lectures starting from 9am – 3pm daily for those that live off-campus.
“After the completion of 400 level, 500 level and 600 level resumption; students in 200 level and 300 level are to resume for two months of lectures before the commencement of exams.
“Resumption for the students in 200 level and 300 level was divided into different days of the week.
“On Mondays and Wednesdays, 300 level students would be on campus for lectures.
“On Tuesdays and Thursdays, 200 level students would be on campus in order to maintain social distancing.”
Fagbohun said the decision is aimed at protecting the lives of the students and staff of Lagos State University and to prevent contracting the Coronavirus disease.
The vice chancellor noted that all precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been put in place by the management.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had on Friday directed all tertiary institutions in the state to reopen from September 14, 2020.
According to him, All tertiary institutions in Lagos to reopen on September 14th. Primary and secondary schools may tentatively be reopened by 21st of Sept.
The governor, however, maintained that bars, lounges, spas, night clubs will remain closed.
Comments are closed.