The Abia State Government has warned that it will sanction any public or private school found collecting graduation levies or fees from pupils and students in violation of the law.
A statement released by the Public Relations Officer, Duru Marvellous, of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Abia State, on behalf of the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Elder Goodluck Ubochi disclosed this on Friday.
He reiterated the state government’s ban on the collection of graduation levies and fees in all classes except Primary 6 and Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3) in public and private schools across the state.
“The Abia State Government, through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, wishes to remind the general public that graduation ceremonies are recognized only for Primary 6 and Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3), being the terminal classes in the Basic and Senior Secondary Education cycles.
“Accordingly, any graduation ceremony organized for non-terminal classes that attracts compulsory payment is not approved and must cease forthwith”, the commissioner warned. Related News VIDEO: Makinde visits rescued Oyo pupils, teachers at military hospital Silenced voices: Imo school for the deaf where students battle neglect, rape Rivers Assembly promises speedy consideration of Fubara’s N1.854tn budget
