Kwara government bans school graduation ceremonies over security concerns

The Kwara State Government has banned all public and private schools in the state from holding graduation, valedictory, or other end‑of‑session ceremonies for students.

The directive appears in a letter signed by Mrs Bunmi Osanupin, a director in the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, acting on behalf of Commissioner Dr Lawal Olohungbebe.

It was addressed to Prof. Raheem Adaramaja, Chairman of the State Universal Education Board (SUBEB), and was released to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ilorin.

The letter states that the decision was made because of the current security challenges and the need to preserve order, safety and decorum in schools across the state.

“All school proprietors, principals, headteachers and administrators are required to ensure strict compliance with this directive.”

“Any school found to be in violation of this directive shall be liable to appropriate sanctions in accordance with existing regulations.”

“By this notice, all concerned are advised to be guided accordingly,” the letter read.

NAN