The Bayelsa State Government has directed all primary and secondary schools in the state to resume for the 2020 / 2021 academic session on Monday , January 11 .
This was announced in a statement by the Commissioner for Education , Gentle Emelah.
He said that all boarding students were expected to arrive in their schools on Sunday , January 10 .
Emelah equally directed the management of schools to ensure total adherence to the COVID - 19 safety guidelines .
According to him , the state government was concerned about the life of every pupil and would not condone flouting of the COVID - 19 protocols .