The Federal Government has announced a nationwide ban on the transfer and admission of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in both public and private secondary schools.

 

The directive, which addresses growing concerns over examination malpractice, particularly the use of “special centres” during external exams, aims to safeguard the integrity and credibility of Nigeria’s education system.

 

According to the statement issued in Abuja, Boriowo Folasade, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, explained that the new policy will take effect in the 2026/27 academic year. Under the new rules, student admissions and transfers will only be allowed into Senior Secondary School One (SS1) and Senior Secondary School Two (SS2). Transfers into SS3 will no longer be permitted under any circumstances.

 

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The ministry stated that the measure was designed to discourage last-minute student movements aimed at gaining unfair advantages in examinations, while ensuring better academic monitoring and continuity in teaching and learning.

 

In the statement, the Ministry also directed school owners, principals, and administrators across the country to fully comply with the new policy. Failure to do so will result in appropriate sanctions, in accordance with existing education regulations.

 

The government reiterated its commitment to upholding high academic standards, promoting fairness, and restoring the credibility of public examinations nationwide.

 

Source: The Nation