Plateau State Bans Non-Transferable Textbooks and School Graduation Ceremonies

The Plateau State Government in Nigeria has reinforced its ban on non-transferable textbooks and prohibited graduation ceremonies, including the wearing of academic gowns, in all nursery, primary, and secondary schools across the state. This directive comes from the Ministry of Education, which warns of severe sanctions for non-compliant institutions.

According to a statement signed by the Director of Quality Assurance, Mr. Sabastine John, the policy aligns with resolutions from a stakeholders' engagement on education held on August 28, 2025. These resolutions were subsequently adopted by the Plateau State House of Assembly and assented to by Governor Caleb Mutfwang.

The ministry emphasized that the measures are intended to make education more affordable and alleviate the financial strain on parents and guardians. Schools found violating these regulations risk immediate closure and the revocation of their operating licenses.

To ensure strict adherence, the Plateau State Ministry of Education has deployed monitoring teams throughout the state's 17 local government areas. The government is appealing to parents, school owners, and administrators to support the policy and cooperate in maintaining educational standards while making education more accessible.

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The use of non-transferable textbooks is banned in all public and private nursery, primary and secondary schools across Plateau State. Graduation ceremonies and the wearing of academic gowns are also prohibited in nursery, primary and secondary schools, except during officially approved Speech and Prize-Giving Days.