Education

Exam Malpractice: FG Bans Transfer, Admission of SS3 Students

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By Patience Olumati (Abuja)

The Federal Government has prohibited the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in all public and private secondary schools across the country.

The directive follows concerns over the rising incidence of examination malpractice, including the use of so-called special centres during external examinations, which authorities say undermine the credibility of Nigeria’s education system.

According to a statement issued by Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, the policy will take effect from the 2026/2027 academic session.

Under the new directive, student admissions and transfers will be restricted strictly to Senior Secondary School One (SS1) and Senior Secondary School Two (SS2).

The ministry stated that admission or transfer into SS3 will no longer be permitted under any circumstance.

It explained that the policy aims to curb last-minute movement of students for examination advantages, ensure effective academic monitoring, and promote continuity in teaching and learning.

The Federal Ministry of Education directed school proprietors, principals and administrators nationwide to comply fully with the policy, warning that violations will attract sanctions in line with existing education regulations.

The ministry reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to upholding academic standards, promoting fairness and restoring integrity to public examinations across the country.

Edited by Taiwo Akinola

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Education

Resumption: We will close non-complying schools – Ondo Govt.

By Web News 826

The Ondo State government has threatened to temporarily close down secondary schools that fail to adhere strictly to the protocols against COVID-19 as SS3 students resumed for the preparations of WAEC and NECO Examinations.

Radio Nigeria correspondent who monitored resumption of students in Akure the state capital reports that many secondary schools observed all preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19.

Students were seen wearing face masks while hand washing buckets with liquid soaps were placed at strategic places in schools that have also been fumigated.

Infrared thermometers were also used at the entrance of the gates while classes were arranged to follow social distancing protocol.

Addressing newsmen during a tour, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr Akin Asaniyan who expressed satisfaction with what he saw on ground, said some schools were yet to fully comply with the guidelines for resumption.

Mr Asaniyan said monitoring team would be going round the state to inspect and close down schools that fail to comply until they do the needful. 

Some teachers of secondary schools as well as the Senior Secondary Schools 3 students who spoke with Radio Nigeria expressed readiness and preparedness ahead of WAEC and NECO exams, promising to make the state proud when results are released.

Kayode Animasaun