Ondo State Warns Private Schools Against Unauthorized Ceremonies

The Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, led by Professor Igbekel Ajibefun, has issued a final and stern warning to proprietors of private primary and secondary schools across the state. The warning is against the organization of unauthorized graduation and promotion ceremonies for students who have not completed their classes.

This directive comes in response to persistent violations of the state government's ban on such ceremonies. Professor Ajibefun reiterated that graduation ceremonies for students who have not completed their academic requirements serve no educational purpose and impose unnecessary financial burdens on parents and guardians.

Furthermore, these activities disrupt the academic calendar and divert schools from their primary mandate of providing quality teaching and learning. The ministry has directed private schools to immediately suspend any ongoing plans or advertisements for graduation ceremonies involving pupils and students who have not completed their classes.

Ajibefun urged school proprietors to focus their resources on curriculum delivery and student welfare instead of non-educational ceremonies. The ministry maintains a zero-tolerance policy for non-compliance and is prepared to impose severe sanctions on institutions found violating this directive.