The Imo State Government has postponed the resumption of schools in the state until January 25, due to the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, stating that the January 25th resumption date is not certain, and subject to review.

According to a statement released by the state’s Commissioner for Education, Prof. Bernard Ikegwuoha, on Monday, January 18, in Owerri, said the postponement was as a result of the rising cases of COVID-19 in the urban areas of Owerri West, North, and the Owerri Municipal Local Government Areas.

The commissioner maintained that schools can only reopen when all COVID-19 protocols are compulsorily observed, with a monitoring team in place to ensure compliance.

He warned that defaulters would be sanctioned accordingly and urged proprietors and principals of schools to be on red alert.