The Federal Government has barred secondary schools across the country from admitting or transferring students into Senior Secondary School Three, citing deepening concerns over examination malpractice.
The directive, which applies to both public and private schools, was issued by the Federal Ministry of Education on Sunday and signed by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo.
According to the ministry, the policy is a strategic response to the rising abuse of the system, particularly the growing reliance on so-called special centres during external examinations.
Boriowo noted that the trend had become a threat to the credibility of the nation’s education framework, stressing that unchecked malpractice weakens standards and erodes public confidence.
“The integrity and credibility of Nigeria’s education system are being undermined by these practices,” the statement said, underscoring the government’s resolve to restore discipline and fairness in the conduct of examinations.
The ban will take effect from the 2026/2027 academic session, with admissions and transfers now limited strictly to Senior Secondary School One and Two.
The ministry was unequivocal in its stance, declaring that admission or transfer into SS3 would no longer be allowed under any circumstance.
