The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Ayebanji, have prohibited graduation ceremonies for pupils in kindergarten, nursery, primary, and secondary classes in public and private schools across the state.
The directive, which is set to take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session, was announced in a circular issued by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr. Mike Omolayo.
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According to the circular, the new policy was put in place to reduce undue financial pressure on parents and curb excesses associated with such ceremonies.
The state government, noted that it is still committed to also review for primary school once in six years book, while that of secondary school level has been changed from once in three years to once in four years.
Parents and guardians are to note that siblings can pass textbooks to their younger ones as long as the books are in good condition.
