Ekiti eases parents’ burden with textbook reuse policy

Ekiti State, Nigeria, is implementing a new policy allowing younger siblings to reuse textbooks, provided they remain in good condition. This initiative aims to alleviate financial pressure on parents and guardians across the state.

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The government has approved the reuse of textbooks by younger siblings, provided the books remain in good condition, as part of efforts to make education more affordable for families across the state.

The policy, which takes effect from the 2025/2026 academic session, also adjusts the review cycle for textbooks. Primary school books will be reviewed every six years, while secondary school books will now be reviewed every four years, aligning with national guidelines.

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The policy, which took effect from the 2025/2026 academic session, was introduced to reduce the financial burden on parents and guardians and curb the social pressure and excesses often associated with such ceremonies.

In addition to the textbook reuse policy, the Ekiti State Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its ban on graduation ceremonies for all school levels. The ministry emphasized that these policies are non-negotiable and warned that violators would face sanctions. The government expressed its commitment to making education more accessible and affordable for all children in Ekiti State.

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The ministry stressed that the policies were not subject to negotiation, adding that there was no plan to reverse them.