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The Edo State Government has introduced sweeping reforms in the education sector, including a ban on graduation parties for nursery and primary school pupils.
In a statement, the State Ministry of Education announced new policies such as compulsory entrepreneurship training for junior secondary students and a textbook reuse scheme, effective from the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to the Ministry, the reforms are designed to promote stability, consistency, and quality learning across schools in the state. Under the new textbook policy, approved books will remain in use for at least four years before review, allowing younger siblings to reuse those purchased by their older ones.
On graduation ceremonies, the government said they will now be limited to students completing Basic Education (Primary 1–JSS 3) and Senior Secondary 3 (SSS 3). Even at these levels, only modest celebrations will be allowed, while prom parties have been outlawed.
Pre-basic and primary school pupils will no longer be permitted to hold graduation ceremonies or parties.
In a major policy shift, all JSS 3 students must undergo compulsory entrepreneurship training before graduation. Starting from the next academic session, every JSS 3 graduate will receive two certificates: the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and a Skills Acquisition Certificate in their chosen trade subject.
The Ministry emphasized that the reforms are part of ongoing efforts to ensure Edo students are not only academically sound but also equipped with practical entrepreneurial skills to thrive in a competitive world.
