The Digest:
The Ondo State government has banned graduation parties for nursery and junior secondary students, a move that is meant to provide Fiscal Relief for parents. The directive, which follows similar policies in Benue and Imo, aims to curb unnecessary expenses and refocus on academic achievement.
Key Points:
- The Ondo State government has banned graduation parties for basic school students.
- The ban applies to both nursery and junior secondary schools.
- The government cited the financial burden on parents.
- The policy's goal is to reduce unnecessary expenses for parents.
- The state also plans to re-accredit all private schools.
- The ban follows similar policy moves in Benue and Imo states.
- Imo’s policy only allows ceremonies for primary six and senior secondary students.
The coordinated policy across three states signals a growing effort to reform education and ease financial pressure on parents. This trend aims to deliver much-needed Fiscal Relief.
Sources: The Cable
