Ekiti govt bans graduation ceremonies in public, private schools
The Ekiti State government has banned graduation ceremonies for pupils in kindergarten, nursery, primary, and secondary classes in both public and private schools.
This is contained in a circular issued on Friday in Ado-Ekiti by the office of the permanent secretary, Ministry of Education, Mike Omolayo.
The ban is to take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to the circular, the new policy is to reduce undue financial pressure on parents and curb excesses associated with such ceremonies.
The circular disclosed that the state government was still committed to a six-year book review for primary schools, while the secondary school level had been changed from once in three years to once in four years.
The circular urged parents and guardians to note that siblings can pass textbooks to their younger ones if the books are in good condition.
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