Tinubu Govt. has ban graduation parties for pry6 and ss3 pupils and also mandate schools nationwide to reuse every text books instead of going for new ones every academic year
The Federal Government of Nigeria has rolled out a new directive that’s already sparking lively discussions across the nation. This initiative aims to ease the financial strain on parents while encouraging schools to adopt cost-saving practices. As part of this move, the government has put a stop to graduation ceremonies for Pre-Primary, Primary 6, and Senior Secondary School (SS3) students all over the country.
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Additionally, schools are now required to reuse textbooks instead of pressuring parents to buy new ones every academic year.
Education officials explain that this policy is intended to tackle the escalating costs of education and to alleviate what they call “unnecessary financial burdens” that some schools impose on parents. Over the years, graduation ceremonies—especially for nursery, primary, and secondary school graduates—have transformed into extravagant affairs, complete with gowns, photo shoots, souvenirs, party venues, and various fees.
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The government feels that these practices have strayed from mere celebration and are now adding to avoidable expenses, particularly for low- and middle-income families who are already grappling with inflation and economic challenges.
This directive also addresses the growing trend of compelling parents to purchase new textbooks every term or session, even when older editions are still perfectly usable. By promoting the reuse of textbooks, the government believes that schools can significantly cut education costs and encourage responsible resource management. Tinubu Govt
The announcement has sparked a variety of reactions on social media and within the education community, just as many anticipated.
Some parents are on board with the decision, arguing that graduation ceremonies for early education levels are both unnecessary and a financial burden. They believe that families can celebrate their children’s achievements without schools turning these special moments into money-making ventures. Tinubu Govt
On the flip side, critics of the policy argue that graduations are significant milestones in a child’s life and can serve as motivation for students to excel academically. They contend that the real issue isn’t the ceremonies themselves, but rather the lack of proper regulation on how schools manage them. Tinubu Govt
School owners, especially those in the private sector, have voiced their concerns as well. Many feel that graduation events are integral to their yearly planning and community involvement, and banning them outright could dampen school spirit and disrupt long-standing traditions.
With the new directive in effect, schools across Nigeria are expected to adapt right away. Education stakeholders are keeping a close eye on how this will be enforced and whether there will be any exceptions or clarifications, particularly for private schools.
For the time being, this policy reflects a firmer government approach to education costs and standardization, especially as Nigerians seek relief from economic challenges. Tinubu Govt
As discussions unfold both online and offline, one pressing question lingers: Is this policy a necessary change, or does it overstep by taking away meaningful experiences from students?
One thing is clear — this directive has resonated deeply across the nation and will undoubtedly remain a hot topic in the coming days.
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But the only problem here is that the money will be looted again by the people in power now is a normal thing these days in Nigeria.
The ongoing saga of Nigeria’s recovered looted funds has made headlines once again, as authorities in the UK’s Crown Dependency of Jersey have announced plans to return $9.5 million tied to the late former military ruler, General Sani Abacha, back to the Nigerian government.
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