By Adetayo Omotoyosi
The Ekiti State Government has banned graduation ceremonies for students in kindergarten, nursery, primary, and secondary classes in public and private schools across the state.
The announcement of the ban, which is expected to take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session, was made in a circular released by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr Mike Omolayo.
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According to Omolayo, the new policy is a bold step aimed at reducing undue financial pressure on parents and curbing excesses associated with such ceremonies.
The circular also states that the Ekiti State Government remains committed to a book review for primary schools every six years. It revealed that the frequency for secondary schools has been changed from once every three years to once every four years. It reminds parents and guardians that siblings are permitted to pass textbooks to their younger siblings, provided the books are in good condition.
