There was low turnout in many schools in Rivers State as academic activities for second term resume yesterday. Some public school teachers explained to The Guardian that some students who travelled for the yuletide holidays were yet to return. However, a visit to some private schools in the Port Harcourt city and suburbs showed low turn out of teachers and students. The commissioner reiterated that all unapproved schools remain banned and their operations illegal, advising parents not to patronise them. He, however, expressed delight over the turnout of staff and students and warned against laxity and truancy of staff to work.

Source: The Guardian January 07, 2020 06:56 UTC