IMO GOVT ENDS NURSERY, JSS3 GRADUATIONS, YEARLY TEXTBOOK CHANGE
August 18, 2025
Imo State Government has banned graduation ceremonies for kindergarten, nursery, and JSS3 students and prohibited schools from changing textbooks annually.
A memo dated August 15, 2025, signed by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Bernard Ikegwuoha, announced that graduation events are now only allowed for Primary 6 and SSS3 students.
The government also mandated that textbooks should have a minimum four-year lifespan to reduce costs and prevent deviations from approved materials. These measures aim to curb exploitative practices, promote uniformity in education, and focus on students’ academic progress.