Private Schools In Lagos State To Receive 5bn

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

September 26, 2020.

Lagos State Government, has said it would give private schools in the state N5bn as COVID-19 Recovery Support Fund.

The state government said the fund would be disbursed to private schools in the state to help reduce the impact of the pandemic on private schools.

This was made known by Mr Sanwo-Olu, on his official Twitter handle.

The tweet reads in part, “Today, I launched a N5bn support fund to help reduce the impact of #COVID19 on low-cost private schools in Lagos.

“The educational sector is one of those severely impacted by the pandemic, with schools and vocational learning-centres shut since March.

“With access to funding for privately owned schools and vocational training centres in the state, we are confident that this programme, under the partnership between @FirstBankngr and @LSETF will help accelerate a sustainable return to learning and skills acquisition.

Domole Ifeoma