Benue State Government has banned all forms of graduation ceremonies conducted for Kindergarten, Nursery and Basic school pupils in the state.
The directive was contained in a statement dated August 15, 2025, which was issued and signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Benue State Ministry of Education and Knowledge Management, Mrs. Helen Zeramo.
The government also abolished the use of customized books in schools which made it impossible for such books to be transferred to other students for use.
The statement, which was copied to all proprietors of private schools, mission schools, all parents and guardians, as well as other education stakeholders in the state, also prohibited compulsory and extended lessons held after regular school hours except with the express permission of parents.
“All schools are by this notice directed to revert automatically to the traditional practice of senior students/pupils using and passing books down to pupils and students in lower classes.
“Compulsory and extended lessons after regular schools’ hours ceases except where parental rights are sought and granted.
