The Lagos State Government has stated that students below the age of 12 would not be allowed into secondary schools in the State.
The information was contained in a circular released by Mrs A. A. Adebowale of the Ministry of Education and this includes all private and public schools.
The State Government said a fine of N50,000 has been proposed for first offenders and N100,000 fine for second offenders as well as warning letters to close an erring school in case of any violation.
She said the new directive will be strictly enforced by agencies of education in the state.
