The Imo State Government has banned graduation ceremonies for kindergarten, nursery, and JSS students and mandated a four-year minimum use of approved textbooks to reduce financial pressure on parents and enhance academic focus.
The Imo State Government has officially prohibited graduation ceremonies for students in kindergarten, nursery, and Junior Secondary School (JSS), citing the need to ease financial burdens on parents and redirect focus toward academic development.
This decision was outlined in a memo issued by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Bernard Ikegwuoha, and addressed to parents, guardians, and education stakeholders across the state. The directive, dated August 15, 2025 (Ref No: MOEPS/COMMR/2025/VOL.1/155), also tackles the frequent and costly changes of school textbooks.
According to the commissioner, the new measures aim to promote a more focused and effective educational system that serves both learners and their families.
“The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education in Imo State is committed to delivering quality and functional education. To achieve this, we have set clear guidelines on graduation ceremonies and textbook policies,” the memo stated.
Under the new policy:
- Only Primary 6 and Senior Secondary School students are permitted to hold graduation ceremonies, in line with Nigeria’s 6-3-3-4 education structure.
- Ceremonies for kindergarten, nursery, and JSS3 students are banned.
- Schools are mandated to use approved textbooks for a minimum of four years, allowing younger siblings to reuse materials and reducing costs for parents.
Prof. Ikegwuoha particularly cautioned private and faith-based school proprietors against unnecessary textbook replacements, which he described as destabilizing and exploitative.
“By sticking to the approved textbooks for the specified period, schools can build a more stable and cost-effective learning environment,” he emphasized.
The Ministry announced that compliance will be strictly monitored, and violators will face appropriate disciplinary actions.
The policy has sparked positive reactions on social media, with many parents and residents praising the move as a welcome relief from what they see as exploitative school practices.
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