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The Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) has restated its ban on public primary and junior secondary schools organising graduation ceremonies, Christmas parties or collecting graduation levies.
Anambra restates ban on graduation
The directive was contained in a circular dated July 10, 2026, and signed by the Executive Chairman of ASUBEB, Dr. Justina Anyadiegwu. The board said the decision aligns with the Anambra State Government’s existing policy prohibiting such activities in basic education schools.
The circular, addressed to Officers-in-Charge of Local Government Education Areas (LGEAs) and Education Secretaries across the state’s 21 local government areas, directed all school heads to comply strictly with the policy.
It stated that no primary or junior secondary school should organise or permit graduation ceremonies, collect graduation levies, hold Christmas parties or engage in any related activity that contravenes the government’s directive.
ASUBEB also instructed LGEA officials and Education Secretaries to circulate the reminder to all schools within their jurisdictions and monitor compliance.
The board warned that any breach of the directive would attract appropriate administrative sanctions and urged all stakeholders in the basic education sector to adhere fully to the policy.
The renewed reminder comes amid growing concerns from parents over increasing school levies and elaborate graduation ceremonies organised for pupils in non-terminal classes.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo first announced the ban in October 2025 as part of efforts to reduce the financial burden on parents and guardians.
According to the governor, the policy aims to make education more affordable and equitable while discouraging unnecessary spending on school activities.
He also directed schools to discontinue the use of write-in textbooks, saying the practice forces parents to purchase new books every year instead of allowing pupils to pass them on to younger siblings.
Anambra restates ban on graduation
Anambra restates ban on graduation
Anambra restates ban on graduation
Anambra restates ban on graduation