In line with its commitment to ensure that Lagos State students keep learning while at home during the present lockdown and schools closure due to Covid-19 Pandemic, the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo has announced the introduction of another daily radio lessons programme targeted at the Junior Secondary School Students in the State.
According to the Commissioner in a press statement issued on Thursday, 2nd April, 2020, the radio teaching programme is an initiative of the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Education in partnership with Naija FM 102.7 and South Saharan.
She further disclosed that the radio lessons will cover 4 subjects; English Studies, Mathematics, Basic Science and Civic Education, adding that the teachings are to commence from Monday, 6th of April, 2020, running from 12 noon to 1pm daily.
Speaking further, Adefisayo disclosed that the aim of the radio teaching programme is to keep the students engaged while at home during the lockdown period. She therefore urged Parents and Guardians to inform and ensure that their children/wards tune in to Naija FM 102.7 and make the best use of the quality teachings and educative programme.
She however noted that a similar programme, also an initiative of the Ministry which is meant for Senior Secondary School Students is currently ongoing on WAZOBIA radio and television stations, adding that the programmes commenced on Monday, 30th March, 2020 while that of radio is being aired from 11am to 1pm daily. “That of T.V is being aired between 2pm and 4pm daily.” She concluded.

Kayode Abayomi
Head, Public Affairs Unit
Ministry of Education
3rd April, 2020