MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PUBLIC SCHOOLS DEPARTMENT
P. M. BAG 4418, OSOGBO, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
Your Ref. No
All communications should be Addressed to “The Permanent Secretary” Ministry of Education.
Our Ref. No: S/ADM/300/22
Date: 19 September, 2025
Circular To:
Hon. Commissioner for Education;
Hon. Special Advisers to Mr Governor on Education,
Executive Secretaries in Education Sector,
Directors in Education Sector;
Members of ANCOPPS, Osun State;
Members of AOPSHON, Osun State;
Members of N.U.T, Osun State;
Members of Parents Teachers Association;
Members of NAPPSS;
Members of AMIS;
Members of CMS;
Members of Board of Governors, Osun State.
POLICY ON EDUCATION FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OSUN STATE.
It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Education that the practice of organizing elaborate graduation ceremonies for Nursery and Kindergarten pupils has become increasingly common.
While we appreciate efforts to celebrate educational mile stones, the current trend has raised serious concerns regarding the financial burden on parents, loss of valuable instructional time and the commercialization of early childhood education.
The Ministry of Education in Osun State is committed to providing quality and functional education to all students in the State. To achieve this goal, the Ministry has established guidelines for Graduation ceremonies and text book usage in public and private primary and secondary schools.
Consequently, graduation ceremonies and parties are only permitted for:
1. Primary 6 graduating pupils
2. Senior secondary schools SSS3 students
In view of the above, the Ministry of Education hereby bans all graduation ceremonies for Nursery and kindergarten pupils, effective immediately.
This policy aims to ensure that students, parents, guardians, and stakeholders and schools focus on the academic achievements of students at the end of their primary and secondary education cycles. Also to reduce significant financial expenditure which places undue pressure on families.
Textbook Usage:
To promote stability and consistency in education, proprietors of faith based and private schools are required to adhere to the approved list of textbooks. These textbooks are designed to be used for a period of three years, allowing children (pupils and students) to use the textbook of their sibling for three consecutive years. In addition, using of workbook inside the textbook should stop henceforth to ensure that the textbook is not only for a session.
All schools are expected to comply strictly with this directive. Monitoring teams will conduct random checks, and any school found violating this policy will face appropriate disciplinary measures, including fines or suspension of registration.
We count on your full cooperation to uphold the integrity and purpose of education.
Thank you.
M.A.K. Jimoh
Permanent Secretary