The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, and the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, have monitored schools across the state as part of efforts to ensure a smooth start to the 2026/2027 academic session.
Alli-Balogun visited Keke Senior High School, Agege, where he checked the school environment and spoke with teachers and administrators. He stressed punctuality, discipline and proper teaching, while asking students to stay focused.
“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.
The commissioner also conducted a roll call of teachers to check attendance and discipline.
Meanwhile, Dokunmu-Adegbite, with Senior Special Assistant Eniola Opeyemi, visited Technical and Vocational School, Agidingbi, and Babs Fafunwa Grammar School, Ojodu. She checked staff and student attendance and spoke with school management and parents.
She urged students to avoid bad peer groups and take skills seriously.
“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.
Directors from Grade Level 15 and above were also deployed across Lagos to monitor resumption, school readiness, attendance and teaching activities.
The ministry said the exercise is part of efforts to maintain standards and ensure quality learning in public schools.
