Delta State tightens monitoring as school resumption begins, warning teachers against absenteeism while deploying officials to protect learning time statewide.
The Delta State Government has issued a firm warning to teachers who failed to report for duty at the commencement of the new academic session, declaring that disciplinary action will follow any act of absenteeism not officially approved.
The directive forms part of a broader effort to strengthen compliance with school resumption guidelines and safeguard uninterrupted academic activities across the state.
The warning was conveyed through a joint statement signed by the Commissioner for Primary Education, Mrs Rose Ezewu, and the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu.
Both officials emphasized that teaching and learning must begin immediately in all public and private schools, reinforcing the government’s stance that no learning day should be wasted at the start of the academic calendar.
According to the statement, academic work was expected to commence after supervised classroom sanitation carried out by pupils and students.
This initial activity, the government explained, was aimed at promoting cleanliness, discipline, and a conducive environment for learning, especially after the long holiday period.
Once the cleaning exercise was completed, teachers were instructed to begin lessons without delay, underscoring the seriousness attached to school resumption across Delta State.
Teachers at all levels were directed to resume work promptly, while parents and guardians were urged to ensure that their children and wards returned to school adequately prepared.
The government noted that punctuality, readiness, and discipline from both educators and learners were critical to achieving meaningful academic outcomes during the session.
In a move to ensure strict adherence to the directive, the state government disclosed that monitoring teams drawn from the Ministries of Basic and Secondary Education would be deployed across various schools.
These officials are expected to oversee compliance, assess teacher attendance, and confirm that lessons are ongoing as scheduled.
The deployment, authorities said, demonstrates the government’s resolve to enforce school resumption policies uniformly across urban and rural communities.
The statement further stressed that teacher absenteeism would not be tolerated under any circumstances unless expressly approved by school heads.
School administrators were also cautioned against shielding erring staff, as accountability mechanisms have been strengthened to identify and address lapses swiftly.
This renewed enforcement drive, the government explained, is designed to protect instructional hours and prevent the gradual erosion of academic standards.
Special attention was also drawn to boarding schools across the state. According to the directive, all boarding pupils and students were expected to return to their hostels on Sunday, 4 January 2026, ahead of the official reopening of schools.
This early return was intended to allow students to settle in, adjust, and prepare mentally and physically for full academic engagement when classes began on Monday.
The government reiterated that all public and private primary and secondary schools in Delta State officially resumed for the 2025/2026 academic year on Monday, with teaching mandated to start from day one.
Officials warned that any delay in commencing lessons would be viewed as a violation of school resumption guidelines and would attract appropriate sanctions.
Education stakeholders have described the directive as a necessary step to address recurring challenges associated with delayed academic take-off.
In previous years, late teacher resumption and poor monitoring reportedly affected curriculum coverage, forcing schools to rush lessons later in the term.
The state government said the new measures are aimed at reversing this trend and restoring confidence in the public education system.
Parents and guardians have also been encouraged to cooperate fully with school authorities by ensuring that children arrive on time and attend classes regularly.
The government noted that effective school resumption is a shared responsibility that requires commitment from teachers, school managers, parents, and students alike.
By combining strict supervision with clear accountability measures, the Delta State Government believes it can foster a culture of discipline and professionalism within the education sector.
Officials expressed optimism that the renewed focus on early resumption and monitoring would translate into improved learning outcomes and better academic performance statewide.
As the academic year unfolds, the government has assured residents that it will continue to review compliance levels and make further interventions where necessary.
The overarching goal, authorities said, is to ensure that every child in Delta State receives quality education in an environment that values time, structure, and responsibility, with school resumption serving as the foundation for sustained academic excellence.
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