The Federal Government has announced a ban on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in all public and private secondary schools across Nigeria.
The Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, made this known via a statement issued on Sunday.
Boriowo said the directive followed growing concerns over the increasing incidence of examination malpractice, including the use of special centres during external examinations.
This centres, Boriowo said, undermined the integrity and credibility of Nigeria’s education system.
She noted that the policy will take effect from the 2026/27 academic calendar with admissions and transfers now restricted strictly to SS1 and SS2.
Boriowo added that the measure was aimed at discouraging last-minute movement of students for examination-related advantages.
She said it would also ensure proper academic monitoring and promoting continuity in teaching and learning.
She stated: “School proprietors, principals, and administrators nationwide have been directed to comply fully with the policy.
“Any violation will attract appropriate sanctions in line with existing education regulations and guidelines.”
Boriowo reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to maintaining academic standards, promoting fairness, and restoring credibility to public examinations across Nigeria.
