The Federal Government has announced a ban on admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) across all public and private secondary schools in the country
This was revealed in a statement by the Director of Press of the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folashade, on Sunday
She noted that the directive was aimed at addressing the rising incidence of examination irregularities which undermined the integrity and credibility of the nation’s education system.
According to the ministry, the new policy would take effect from the 2026/2027 academic session.
The ministry explained that the measure was designed to discourage last-minute movement of students to schools perceived to offer examination advantages
It added that the policy would also ensure proper academic monitoring of students and promote continuity in teaching and learning.
School proprietors, principals and administrators nationwide have been urged to comply strictly with the new directive as violation would attract appropriate sanctions.
Edited by Favour Owonibi