Federal Government Prohibits SS3 Admissions and Transfers Nationwide
The Federal Government has announced a nationwide prohibition on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in both public and private secondary schools. This decision is part of a broader effort to combat the growing problem of examination malpractice across the country.
According to the Federal Ministry of Education, the new directive is specifically aimed at ending the practice of moving students to so-called “special centres” shortly before external examinations. Such practices, the Ministry noted, have significantly undermined the integrity of Nigeria’s education system. Under the new policy, student admissions and transfers will only be permitted at the SS1 and SS2 levels, beginning from the 2026/2027 academic session.
In a statement released from its headquarters in Abuja, the Ministry explained that the policy is designed to stop last-minute school changes made solely to gain unfair examination advantages. It also seeks to promote proper academic supervision and ensure uninterrupted teaching and learning throughout a student’s secondary education.
The Ministry emphasized that the directive is intended to discourage examination-driven student movement and has instructed school owners, principals, and administrators to comply fully. Any institution found violating the policy will face penalties in line with existing education regulations.
Reaffirming the government’s position, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry, Boriowo Folasade, stated that the move reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to maintaining academic integrity, fairness, and public confidence in national examinations.
While many education stakeholders have praised the policy as a step toward restoring credibility in the system, some have expressed concerns that it may restrict flexibility in legitimate situations, such as family relocations.
Overall, the ban aligns with ongoing reforms aimed at cleansing the education sector and addressing recurring issues such as examination leaks and proxy test-taking scandals.
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