Lagos State Government Bans Daytime Movement Of Trailers And Trucks

Lagos state government has put a restriction on the movements of trailers and heavy trucks in the state 

Gboyega Akosile, the Chief Press Secretary to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu announced this in a statement on Thursday, January 28, 2020. 

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in a separate statement signed by its executive secretary, Oluchi Odimuko confirmed the development.

Quoting the state government, the association said the development is meant to avert rising carnages on the road during daytime and to control the lawless activities of truck drivers along the Apapa axis of the state.

The association added that the law is expected to be implemented in April 2021.

Plateau primary schools to resume on February 1

The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has announced Feb. 1 as resumption date for academic activities in all public primary schools in the state.

Prof. Mathew Sule, Chairman of the board announced this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Jos.

Sule said the directive was in tune with government’s directives for the resumption of schools across the state.

“By this directive, all the acting Education Secretaries in the 17 Local Government Areas of the state should work in conjunction with head teachers and union leaders to mobilise parents to send their children to school by February 1.

“Head teachers are to ensure both teachers and students adhere strictly to the safety protocols put in place by government against COVID-19.

“Head teachers should ensure that third term academic work is completed and all outstanding examinations are conducted and the results forwarded to the board,” he said.

The chairman also directed head teachers to open a register for staff in their various schools and ensure they remain at work until closing hours.