Babajide Sanwo-Olu,Governor of Lagos State has ordered the reopening of tertiary institutions in the state effective Monday,September 14.
During his address, Sanwo-Olu announced that primary and secondary schools are also tentatively scheduled to re-open from September 21.
The Governor disclosed this development during a regular briefing on the state's COVID-19 status on Saturday,August 29.
He explained that the decision to re-open schools in the state was based on idications that the pandemic has peaked in the state as the number of new cases continues to decline.
"This decision is not cast in stone and is subject to review of our ongoing modelling and what procedure comes out from the Ministry oh Health," He said.
He further reiterated that resturants are now permitted to open for in-dining services in the state,although they must continue to ensure spaces are only filled up to 50 percent capacity at all times.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said a review will be done in september to decide whether to allow re-opening of event centers,bars,night clubs,beaches,cinemas and other public spaces.
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