Kwara State suspends end-of-year school celebrations due to safety fears

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The Kwara State Government has prohibited all public and private schools in the state from organising or conducting graduation, valedictory or similar end-of-session ceremonies for students.

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The directive is contained in a letter signed by a director in the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs Bunmi Osanupin, on behalf of the commissioner, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe.

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The letter was addressed to the Chairman, State Universal Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Raheem Adaramaja and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ilorin.

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According to the letter, the decision was taken in view of the prevailing security challenges and the need to maintain order, safety and decorum within schools in the state.

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“All school proprietors, principals, headteachers and administrators are required to ensure strict compliance with this directive.

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“Any school found to be in violation of this directive shall be liable to appropriate sanctions in accordance with existing regulations.

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“By this notice, all concerned are advised to be guided accordingly,” the letter read. (NAN)

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