
09/09/2025
Abia State Government Bans Nursery & Lower Primary Graduation Ceremonies, Stops School Switching in SS2
The Abia State Government has introduced new policies to cut costs for parents and strengthen education standards.
➡️ Only Primary 6 and SS3 pupils will now have graduation ceremonies, nursery and lower classes are banned.
➡️ Textbooks and workbooks are to be separated so siblings can reuse textbooks.
➡️ Schools must not charge more than ₦2,000 for Primary 6 certificates, and parents are urged to collect their children’s certificates.
➡️ Students must present their basic education certificate before enrolling for WAEC, NECO, or JAMB.
➡️ A compulsory promotion exam in SS2 will decide entry into SS3. No school switching will be allowed between SS2 and SS3.
The government says these measures will reduce financial pressure on parents, promote accountability, and fight exam malpractice.