Korede Abdullah 
Igando Community High School. (Photo Credit: Korede Abdullah/AHR)
LAGOS, Nigeria – Schools across Lagos State resumed on Monday for the third term of the academic year, triggering heavy morning traffic across major routes as parents and pupils returned to routine journeys.
Commuters reported long delays on key corridors including Igando, Ikotun, and the Lagos–Badagry Expressway, as early rush hour congestion worsened with school drop-offs.
At Igando Community High School, resumption activities began early with full attendance recorded, according to our correspondent who visited the school.
The school principal, Mrs. Adepoju said preparations had been completed ahead of reopening.
“We have put all necessary measures in place to ensure a smooth academic session,” she said, adding that priority would be given to revision work and continuous assessment, especially for examination classes.
At Biidhnillah School, principal Mr Sheriff Akinola said discipline and punctuality remained central to the term’s focus.
“We are encouraging students to be consistent and take their studies seriously from day one. There is no time to waste,” he said.
However, students say Lagos traffic continues to disrupt their routines. Tunde, a junior student, said he now leaves home before dawn.
“Sometimes I wake up before 5am because of traffic. By the time I get to school, I am already tired,” he said.
Another student, Aisha, described the uncertainty caused by daily gridlock.
“There are days we spend hours on the road. It makes me anxious about getting to school late,” she said.
Parents also raised concerns over rising transport costs. Mrs Kemi Ogunleye said the financial pressure is increasing.
“The cost of transportation and school materials keeps increasing, but we have no choice,” she said.
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