The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, and the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, have led monitoring visits to schools across the state to assess compliance and readiness for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The exercise was aimed at ensuring a smooth start to academic activities, while assessing staff and students’ attendance, school preparedness and compliance with the state government’s resumption directives.
Alli-Balogun visited Keke Senior High School, Agege, where he inspected the school environment and engaged school administrators and teachers on the commencement of the new term.
The commissioner stressed the need for punctuality, discipline and effective teaching and learning, while urging students to remain focused on their studies and take advantage of the opportunities provided by education.
“It is very important for you to be focused, read ahead of the class, engage your teachers by asking questions and participating in all positive things that happen in school. Learn to build a good foundation and better future for yourselves,” he told the students.
He also urged teachers and other school personnel to remain committed to their responsibilities and ensure that learners receive the attention and support needed to excel.
A major part of the visit was a roll call of teachers at Keke Senior High School conducted by the commissioner to assess staff attendance and compliance with expected standards of discipline.
Meanwhile, Dokunmu-Adegbite, accompanied by the Senior Special Assistant on Basic and Secondary Education, Eniola Opeyemi, monitored activities at Technical and Vocational School, Agidingbi, and Babs Fafunwa Grammar School, Ojodu.
At the schools, the permanent secretary reviewed the preparedness of the institutions, checked staff and student attendance and interacted with school management and parents on the commencement of academic activities.
She commended teachers and school administrators for their commitment and urged them to maintain professionalism and remain focused on their responsibilities.
Dokunmu-Adegbite also advised students to avoid negative peer influences, make good use of their time and pursue skills and areas of interest with commitment.
“Don’t join any bad group, learn from your mates that know better than you. Never stop learning, any skill you like to acquire, give it your best. I wish you the best and want the best for you,” she said.
The permanent secretary further urged parents to take greater responsibility for their children’s upbringing and remain actively involved in their lives and education.
Beyond the visits by the commissioner and permanent secretary, directors from Grade Level 15 and above in the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education were deployed to schools across Lagos to monitor the resumption exercise.
According to the ministry, the deployment was intended to provide wider coverage and enable officials to assess school readiness, staff and student attendance and the commencement of teaching and learning across the state.
The monitoring exercise forms part of the Lagos State Government’s efforts to ensure that public schools operate effectively and that academic activities begin smoothly at the start of each term.
The ministry said it would continue to strengthen standards, support teachers and school administrators and promote a conducive environment for quality teaching and learning across the state.
