By The Ogun State Government has directed all public and private schools across the state to immediately stop organising graduation ceremonies and end-of-session parties for learners, warning that any school that disobeys the directive will face sanctions.
The directive was contained in a circular dated June 17, 2026, issued by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Department of Private Schools, and addressed to administrators of both public and non-state (private) schools through the state’s Zonal Education Officers.
According to the circular signed by A.A. Bisiriyu, Director of Education (Private Schools), for the Permanent Secretary, the ministry received reports that some school administrators were extorting parents and guardians by collecting money under the guise of organising graduation ceremonies and end-of-session celebrations.
”It has been brought to the notice of the Ministry that some Administrators of both Public and Non State (Private) schools have started extorting parents/guardians under the disguise of organizing graduation/end of the session party for the learners” The Statement read.
The ministry stated that the practice contradicts resolutions reached during the 2025/2026 pre-resumption stakeholders’ meeting held in September 2025 at Lisabi Grammar School Hall, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta.
The circular said the state government frowns on organising graduation and end-of-session party ceremonies across all classes in both public and private schools, directing school owners to discontinue such gatherings with immediate effect.
It also warned that any school found violating the directive would be sanctioned.
