PRESS RELEASE
Following enquiries and concerns from the public, the Anambra State Government hereby issues further clarification on the suspension of graduation ceremonies in schools across the state.
- Indefinite Suspension: Mr. Governor has placed an indefinite ban on graduation ceremonies in all schools in Anambra State. The essence is to reduce the financial burden on parents.
- Scope of Ban: This covers all Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary schools in whatever guise – passing out, cross over, etc.
- Applicability: The ban applies to both public and private schools.
- Exception: The only exception is graduation from Senior Secondary School (SS3).
- Condition for Exception: Graduation ceremonies for students exiting Senior Secondary School is optional and where carried out, must be conducted without any form of levy or financial demand on students and parents.
- Sanctions: Any school management found in violation of this directive will face serious sanctions, which may include the closure of such school.
For further clarification, please contact the Office of the Honourable Commissioner for Education; [email protected].
Law Mefor, PhD, Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation,
Anambra State.
July 24, 2026
