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Ogun Government Stops Graduation Ceremonies in Public and Private ... Ogun Government Bans Graduation Ceremonies and End-of-Session Parties in Public and Private Schools The Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has directed all public and private schools across the state to immediately discontinue the organization of graduation ceremonies and end-of-session parties. The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Department of Private Schools, Abeokuta, and addressed to administrators of both public and non-state (private) schools through Zonal Education Officers. According to the ministry, reports had reached the government that some school administrators were allegedly extorting parents and guardians under the guise of organizing graduation and end-of-session celebrations for learners. The ministry noted that such actions are contrary to resolutions reached during the 2025/2026 pre-resumption stakeholders’ meeting held in September 2025 at Lisabi Grammar School Hall, Abeokuta. The circular emphasized that the Ogun State Government frowns upon the organization of graduation and end-of-session parties for pupils and students in all classes across both p…

Ogun bans graduation, end-of-session parties over alleged extortion The Ogun state ministry of education, science and technology has banned graduation ceremonies and end-of-session parties in public and private schools across the state. The directive was contained in acircularissued on Wednesday by A.A. Bisiriyu, director of education, on behalf of the permanent secretary of the ministry, and addressed to administrators of all public and private schools. According to the circular, the ministry had received reports that some schools were compelling parents and guardians to pay various charges under the guise of organising the parties. The ministry said the practice contravenes resolutions reached during the 2025/2026 pre-resumption stakeholders’ meeting held in September 2025 at Lisabi Grammar School Hall, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta. “It has been brought to the notice of the Ministry that some Administrators of both Public and Non-State (Private) schools have started extorting parents/guardians under the disguise of organizing graduation/end of the session party for the learners,” the circular stated. “Therefore, it is pertinent to state that the State Government frowns at organising G…

Ebonyi State Bans Nursery/Kindergarten and Primary 6 Graduations ... Ebonyi Education Government Ebonyi State Bans Nursery/Kindergarten and Primary 6 Graduations, Unveils Bold New Education Reforms By: ENN Date: September 4, 2025 The Ebonyi State Government has announced a comprehensive education reform aimed at improving teaching standards, school administration, and student outcomes across the state. The new policy, released on September 1, 2025 , by the Commissioner for Education (Primary and Secondary), Dr. Donatus Chukwuma Ilang , is in line with Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s People’s Charter of Needs Agenda. According to the directives, both public and private schools—including faith-based institutions—are required to strictly comply with the reforms. The major highlights of the new policy include: Unified Textbooks: All schools, whether public or private, must adopt government-approved textbooks. These books will remain in circulation for four years before review, and students are prohibited from writing in them to allow reuse by siblings. Closure of Unapproved Schools: Any faith-based or private school operating without government approval will be shut down immediatel…

Ogun bans kindergarten, nursery school graduation parties The Ogun State Government has banned graduation ceremonies for pupils in pre-basic and kindergarten schools across the state. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, announced the decision on Thursday while briefing journalists on the state’s readiness for the 2024/2025 academic session. He stated that graduation ceremonies would henceforth only be permitted for pupils completing Primary Six, Junior Secondary School Three, JSS3, and Senior Secondary School Three, SS3. Several state governments, including Imo, Edo, Ebonyi and Benue, have also introduced similar bans on nursery and primary school graduation parties to ease financial pressures on parents and curb exploitative practices by some school proprietors. Prof. Arigbabu explained that the decision was aimed at discouraging the culture of excess often associated with graduation events at other levels. He stressed that such ceremonies should be modest and reflect genuine academic milestones rather than becoming extravagant social occasions. Elaborate parties for kindergarten, nursery or other non-transition classes, he added, have …

Ogun State bans extravagant graduation parties, enforces six-year ... Lifestyle Politics and Policies The Ogun State Government has banned extravagant graduation ceremonies in schools, restricting official celebrations to only three major academic transition points — the end of primary school, junior secondary school, and senior secondary school. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, announced the new directive on Thursday while addressing journalists on the state’s readiness for the 2024/2025 academic session. According to him, the move was designed to curb the culture of excesses and financial pressure that elaborate graduation parties have placed on parents. “Graduation ceremonies should be modest and reflect true academic milestones, rather than turning into lavish social events,” Arigbabu said. He criticised the growing trend of organising grand celebrations for nursery, kindergarten, or other non-transition classes, noting that such practices diverted attention from the core purpose of education. In the same briefing, the commissioner also declared that all schools in Ogun State must adhere to a new six-year textbook policy . Under t…

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Ogun State Bans Graduation Ceremonies in All Public and Private Schools ... The Ogun State Government has banned graduation ceremonies and end-of-session parties in all public and private schools, citing the financial burden such activities impose on parents and guardians, according to a circular issued by the state Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. The directive, signed by the Director of Education for Private Schools, A.A. Bisiriyu, affects all classes and orders immediate compliance, with schools that violate the directive facing sanctions. The ministry said the decision followed reports of school administrators compelling parents to pay various fees under the guise of organising graduation ceremonies, a practice that contravenes resolutions reached at the September 2025 stakeholders’ meeting. The government directed school administrators to publicise the directive widely among parents, teachers, and stakeholders to ensure full compliance. The directive comes as schools across the state near the end of the 2025 to 2026 academic session, and follows a late 2025 ban on graduation ceremonies for pre-basic and kindergarten pupils, restricting such events to students…

Ogun Govt. Bars Extravagant Graduation Parties, Limits Celebrations to ... The Ogun State Government has barred extravagant graduation ceremonies across schools in the state, limiting such celebrations to pupils completing Primary Six, Junior Secondary School Three, and Senior Secondary School Three. The government declared that the decision was aimed at curbing the rising culture of excesses often associated with graduation parties at other levels. While speaking, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the state’s preparedness for the 2024/2025 academic session. He explained that the directive became necessary to promote moderation and reduce the financial burden on parents. According to him, “graduation ceremonies should be modest and reflect true academic milestones, rather than turning into lavish social events. He expressed concern that elaborate celebrations for nursery, kindergarten, or other non-transition classes had placed undue pressure on parents while diverting attention from the core essence of education”. In the same vein, the government directed that all schools must strictly…

Ogun govt bans extravagant graduation parties Ogun govt bans extravagant graduation parties By : Azeez Olorunlomeru, Abeokuta Date: 11 September 2025 7:15pm WAT Share : Follow Us on Google Discover Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State The Ogun State Government has banned extravagant graduation ceremonies across schools in the state, restricting such celebrations to pupils completing Primary Six, Junior Secondary School Three (JSS 3), and Senior Secondary School Three (SS 3). The state’s Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, said the decision aims to curb the growing culture of excesses often associated with school graduation parties. Speaking on the state’s preparedness for the 2024/2025 academic session, Prof. Arigbabu explained that the directive was necessary to promote moderation and ease the financial burden on parents. “Graduation ceremonies should be modest and reflect true academic milestones rather than turn into lavish social events,” he said, expressing concern that elaborate celebrations for nursery, kindergarten, and other non-transition classes had placed undue pressure on parents while di…

Nigeria: Ogun Bans Graduation, End-of-Session Parties Across Public, Private Schools [Premium Times] The Ogun State Government threatened to sanction any school found flouting the directive would be sanctioned in accordance with applicable regulations.