Schools at all levels in Kogi State resumed on Monday after being closed for months to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
A visit to some of the schools in the state capital, Lokoja metropolis, where there was a high turnout of students, showed a low level of compliance with government guidelines on COVID-19.
Excited students were as early as 7: am in their various schools ready to get back to the classrooms.
While the student turnout was high, the same could not be said about the level of compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines, except for a few exceptions like Saint Clement Minor Seminary Adankolo.
The State Polytechnic, Lokoja, also recorded a high turnout of students and lecturers amid anxiety over poor adherence to COVID-19 guidelines.