Shock move: Ekiti government bans graduation parties in schools

The Ekiti State Government has announced a ban on graduation ceremonies for pupils in kindergarten, nursery, primary, and secondary schools across both public and private institutions in the state.

The directive was contained in a circular issued on Friday in Ado-Ekiti by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Mr. Mike Omolayo.

According to the circular, the ban will take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session. The government explained that the decision was aimed at reducing undue financial pressure on parents and curbing excesses often associated with such ceremonies.

The circular further stated that the state government remains committed to a once-in-six-years book review for primary schools, while the review cycle for secondary schools has been adjusted from once every three years to once every four years.

Parents and guardians were also advised to allow siblings to reuse textbooks, provided the books remain in good condition.