The Ogun State Government has directed all public and private schools across the state to discontinue graduation ceremonies and end-of-session parties, citing concerns over alleged financial pressure on parents and guardians.
The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and signed by the Director of Education (Private Schools), A.A. Bisiriyu, according to Premium Times Nigeria.
The circular, dated June 17, and addressed to all administrators of public and private schools, ordered immediate compliance and warned that violators would face sanctions.
According to Premium Times Nigeria, on Thursday, the ministry said the decision followed reports that some school administrators were allegedly extorting parents under the guise of organising graduation and end-of-session celebrations.
“It has been brought to the notice of the Ministry that some administrators of both public and non-state (private) schools have started extorting parents/guardians under the disguise of organising graduation/end-of-session parties for learners,” the circular stated.
