LASG harmonised year 2025/2026 academic calendar ready in two weeks – Commissioner
Following the adoption of a harmonised academic calendar by key stakeholders in the education sector in Lagos State on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun , has expressed optimism that an approved academic calendar will be ready in two weeks.
He made this known while speaking at the final stakeholders’ meeting on the Y2025/2026 Harmonised Academic Calendar, held at the Education Resource Centre (ERC) in Ojodu on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
The meeting, convened by the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), marked the final stage in the process of harmonising the academic calendar for the 2025/2026 school year, pending the official release by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.
While appreciating stakeholders for their dedication and collaboration with the state government in improving education standards, the Commissioner emphasised the need for continued synergy and mutual understanding.
Alli-Balogun reiterated his strong support for teachers’ welfare and the importance of maintaining a compulsory two-month third-term break as part of the new academic calendar.
“Our teachers need to rest, plan, re-strategise, and spend quality time with their families. The long break at the end of the third term is designed for this purpose. Unfortunately, school activities often encroach on this break, and this must be discouraged,” the Commissioner explained.
He urged stakeholders to make deliberate, thoughtful decisions when finalising the calendar, aligning with the present administration’s vision for a robust education sector.
