(Jigawa school. Photo by Daily Post)
The Jigawa State Government has banned the organisation of graduation ceremonies and similar celebrations in all senior secondary schools across the state.
This was contained in a circular signed by the Deputy Director of School Services, Mansur Ubale, on behalf of the Executive Chairman of the Jigawa State Senior Secondary School Education Board.
The directive, addressed to all principals, proprietors and school directors, warned that any school violating the order would face disciplinary and administrative sanctions.
According to the circular, the Board arrived at the decision following a rise in unauthorised street processions, public disturbances and other acts of misconduct and indiscipline linked to graduation celebrations held after the completion of Senior Secondary School Examinations.
The Board directed all school authorities to immediately discontinue the organisation of, or participation in, graduation ceremonies and similar events for graduating students, stressing that all public and private senior secondary schools in the state must strictly comply with the directive.
It warned that any school found organising, permitting or encouraging graduation parties in contravention of the order would be held accountable, adding that defaulters would face appropriate disciplinary and administrative sanctions in line with the Board’s rules and regulations.
The Board called on principals, proprietors and school directors to cooperate fully in implementing the directive, expressing confidence that strict compliance would help maintain discipline, safeguard public order and promote responsible conduct among students.