Ekiti State Bans Graduation Parties in Public and Private Schools to Ease Parents’ Burden
Story written by Ptereson September 19,2025
The Ekiti State Government has officially prohibited graduation ceremonies for pupils in kindergarten, nursery, primary, and secondary schools across both public and private institutions.
The directive, which will take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session, was issued in a circular signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Mr. Mike Omolayo.
According to the circular, the decision aims to relieve parents of unnecessary financial strain and to curb excesses associated with end-of-session celebrations, which often come with additional costs for families.
Education Policy Adjustments
The government also reiterated its policy on school textbook reviews:
- For primary schools, book reviews will continue to hold once every six years.
- For secondary schools, the review period has been adjusted from three years to four years.
To further reduce costs, parents and guardians are encouraged to allow siblings to reuse textbooks, provided the books remain in good condition.
With this policy shift, Ekiti State is prioritising affordability in education while discouraging expensive school ceremonies that put parents under pressure. The government emphasized that the focus should remain on quality learning rather than costly social events.
