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Ogun Government Bans Graduation Ceremonies and End-of-Session Parties in Public and Private Schools

The Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has directed all public and private schools across the state to immediately discontinue the organization of graduation ceremonies and end-of-session parties.

The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Department of Private Schools, Abeokuta, and addressed to administrators of both public and non-state (private) schools through Zonal Education Officers.

According to the ministry, reports had reached the government that some school administrators were allegedly extorting parents and guardians under the guise of organizing graduation and end-of-session celebrations for learners. The ministry noted that such actions are contrary to resolutions reached during the 2025/2026 pre-resumption stakeholders’ meeting held in September 2025 at Lisabi Grammar School Hall, Abeokuta.

The circular emphasized that the Ogun State Government frowns upon the organization of graduation and end-of-session parties for pupils and students in all classes across both public and private schools in the state.

“As a result, no school owner should organize such gatherings henceforth,” the ministry stated.

The government further warned that any school found violating the directive would face appropriate sanctions.

School administrators have also been instructed to give the circular the widest publicity possible to ensure compliance among stakeholders.

The circular was signed by A.A. Bisiriyu, Director of Education (Private Schools), on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.

The development is expected to generate discussions among school owners, parents, and education stakeholders, as graduation ceremonies and end-of-session celebrations have become common practices in many schools across Ogun State.

https://www.titopeblog.com/2026/06/ogun-government-stops-graduation.hhtml

Very good, such nonsense should be stopped nationwide

Graduating students won't find this directive funny

Why e come be for my turn?

It should be a nationwide thing already!

So does it mean that these rag tag bandits has finally subdued south west?

First to comment 😂
I think the development was done due to the insecurity situation of the country

Well, I think it should extend to include birthday celebration in schools as well

well saidmmmmmmmmmmmm

chicfarmer:
Graduating students won't find this directive funny

Only parents will understand what this solves for them.

This appears to be a decision made in anger. We can't just throw a blanket ban on something just because some people are exploiting it, why not fish out the bad eggs and regulate the program.

Will they also ban convocations in tertiary institutions? Or are the students not also being exploited by these schools?

Professor Arigbabu has done well with new innovations into Ogun educational space, he should not end with such a controversial decision.

School owners will fight this. Some elite schools will still do it discreetly under some funny arrangements and name

Ikay99:
First to comment 😂
I think the development was done due to the insecurity situation of the country

which network una dey use,
U all beat me to it
but oga U no be first, just look up

lol. Ope o. This will also help parents to use the money for other “pressing “ needs

Excessiveness of many school management and parents caused it.
Good for them.

SweetJoystick:
Very good, such nonsense should be stopped nationwide

which network U dey use, how come U are first when NCC don increase data charges

Nword22:
So does it mean that these rag tag bandits has finally subdued south west?

By their fruits you shall know them...those who did not read the article.

The reason is because schools are extorting parents and guardians for money in the name of graduation ceremony, not because of security concerns.

NICE ONE WATCH PRIVATE SCHOOL OWNERS FIGHT BACK.

Good move, some school management are exploiting parents with it, particularly private school proprietors

Ebonyi government did same some months ago.

These private schools have turned all these celebrations nonsense to avenue for extorting parents.

Nice one.

Nword22:
So does it mean that these rag tag bandits has finally subdued south west?

Seems so, it's unfortunate that PPL from that region can't do or say anything.

This is a step in the right direction. The fear of bandits is the beginning of wisdom.

SweetJoystick:
Very good, such nonsense should be stopped nationwide

How is graduation party nonsense? Do you know the joy those pupils/students when they know they're graduating? Do you know what it means to them? Oyibo wey dey do dia own why you no call am nonsense? The state government is only banning it because of the insecurity in the state. Na people like you dey call school "scam"

dictators everywhere

Nword22:
So does it mean that these rag tag bandits has finally subdued south west?

It's very obvious.... Na from clap dance dey start

Thewrath:
It should be a nationwide thing already!

Honestly we are on the same opinion on this.

SweetJoystick:
Very good, such nonsense should be stopped nationwide

seconded, now the graduation is something else more like a competition of which parent is more wealthy

Titopeblog:
Ogun Government Bans Graduation Ceremonies and End-of-Session Parties in Public and Private Schools



https://www.titopeblog.com/2026/06/ogun-government-stops-graduation.hhtml

When govt does not recognise the work to do they end up doing what is not necessary. If you lots rule with sincerity parents won't have problem with the few thousands of naira we pay for our children's once a year celebration with their friends, classmates and schools mates in school, people they have known over time. You guys should fight insecurity, shun your corruption, embezzlement of public fund and great jobs. These will benefit the parents a million fold than this pettiness. I have paid for my daughter own and she will attend the graduation though she is not a graduand.

You people should focus on governance and stop making caricature of your selves.

Titopeblog:
Ogun Government Bans Graduation Ceremonies and End-of-Session Parties in Public and Private Schools



https://www.titopeblog.com/2026/06/ogun-government-stops-graduation.hhtml

That state knows how to major on the minors and minor on the majors. No roads, water, or security; they are rather worried about the school party. bunch of jokers.

Of what use is a "graduation" from KG to basic 1 for example?

MrSly:
When govt does not recognise the work to do they end up doing what is not necessary. If you lots rule with sincerity parents won't have problem with the few thousands of naira they pay for their children's once a year celebration with their friends, classmates and schools mates in school, people they have known over time. You guys should fight insecurity, shun your corruption, embezzlement of public fund and great jobs. These will benefit the parents a million fold than this pettiness.

Anambra leads,others follow

Good one from the government of Ogun State

In US they celebrate high school graduation because there is good job waiting for you. Most of them are not concerned about getting a degree or a bachelor's to celebrate the graduation to show that they have arrived.
Over here Ogun state government is making a clarification that celebrating high school graduation is pointless

nairalanda1:
By their fruits you shall know them...those who did not read the article.

The reason is because schools are extorting parents and guardians for money in the name of graduation ceremony, not because of security concerns.

See defence mechanism,chai who do Yoruba with hypocrisy? The school extorts but They sent the bandits percentage with bottles of wine and an apology paragraph,una must learn