The Lagos State government has approved special e-portals to enable state tertiary institutions to commence online lectures as part of measures to reduce the impact of Coronavirus on education.
Governor Sanwo-Olu approved the virtual classes to ensure physical distancing among students and their lecturers.
The seven schools expected to benefit from the initiative are Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State Polytechnic, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Lagos College of Health Technology and Lagos State College of Nursing and Midwifery.
The state government says the move will also help in the maintenance of the state’s tertiary academic calendar despite the lockdown.
All students were advised to maximize the golden opportunity to keep themselves engaged in profitable venture.