The Digest: The Imo State Government has banned graduation parties for nursery and JSS3 students, a move officials say will ease financial pressure on parents. The new policy, along with a restriction on yearly textbook changes, serves as Order's Oar for the state’s education system, steering it toward efficiency and financial relief.
Key Points:
- Imo State banned graduation parties for nursery and JSS3 students.
- The policy is aimed at reducing financial pressure on parents.
- Graduation ceremonies are now only for Primary 6 and SSS3 students.
- The state also restricted yearly textbook changes in schools.
- Textbooks must now be used for at least four years.
- This policy allows siblings to share books across sessions.
- The government seeks to create a more financially sustainable system.
Sources: PM News
